Description

2-Phenylbenzyl Chloride (CAS NO 38580-83-5) is a versatile organic halide building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive benzyl chloride group and a phenyl substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with diphenylmethane or benzophenone cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for phosphine ligands and other organometallic catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing triarylmethane dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in research for developing charge-transport materials and small-molecule semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new C-C and C-N bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylbenzyl Chloride
CAS No.	38580-83-5
Molecular Formula	C13H11Cl
Molecular Weight	202.68 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Phenylphenyl)methyl chloride; 2-Benzylphenyl chloride; o-Phenylbenzyl chloride; 1-Chloromethyl-2-phenylbenzene; 2-(Chloromethyl)biphenyl; Biphenyl-2-ylmethyl chloride; α-Chloro-o-phenyltoluene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylbenzyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most critical synthesis steps.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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