Description

Potassium 2-Benzyl-4-Chlorophenolate is an organopotassium salt derivative of a substituted phenol, serving as a versatile intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating specific coupling reactions and as a building block for more complex molecular architectures in performance chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a chlorophenol backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer Stabilizer Precursor: Acts as an intermediate for producing antioxidants and light stabilizers used in plastics and rubber.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a base or nucleophile in various coupling and condensation reactions in fine chemical production.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development of electronic display and lighting materials.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic complexes in catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2-Benzyl-4-Chlorophenolate
CAS No.	35471-49-9
Molecular Formula	C13H10ClKO
Molecular Weight	256.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenoxide; 4-Chloro-2-(phenylmethyl)phenol potassium salt; Phenol, 4-chloro-2-(phenylmethyl)-, potassium salt; 2-Benzyl-4-chlorophenol potassium salt; Potassium 4-chloro-2-benzylphenolate; 2-(Benzyl)-4-chlorophenol potassium derivative; K-2-Benzyl-4-Cl-phenolate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium 2-Benzyl-4-Chlorophenolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and moisture content are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed and under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details

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