Description

2,5-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile chlorinated aromatic alcohol that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and functional ingredient. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzyl alcohol group and chlorine substituents, provides unique reactivity and properties for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Utilized in agrochemical synthesis for producing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules, dyes, and pigments.
• Acts as a precursor or modifier in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Potential use as a preservative or biocide in industrial formulations due to its antimicrobial properties.
• Employed in chemical research and development for exploring new reactions and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	34145-05-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	177.03 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)methanol; 2,5-Dichlorobenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxy-2,5-dichlorotoluene; Benzyl alcohol, 2,5-dichloro-; 2,5-DCBA; 2,5-Dichlorobenzylalcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications for pharmaceutical and fine chemical intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.