Description

3,4-Dimethoxybenzylzinc Chloride is a versatile organozinc reagent, a key building block in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in enabling highly selective carbon-carbon bond formation, particularly in Negishi cross-coupling reactions, which are crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A critical reagent for constructing complex drug molecules, especially those containing substituted benzyl motifs, through palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Development: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific aryl-alkyl linkages.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical and Flavor/Fragrance Synthesis: Facilitates the production of high-value specialty chemicals with precise structural control.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental tool for methodological development and exploring new synthetic routes in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dimethoxybenzylzinc Chloride
CAS No.	307531-79-9
Molecular Formula	C9H11ClO2Zn
Molecular Weight	251.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc, chlorobis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl-; (3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl)zinc chloride; 3,4-Dimethoxybenzylzinc chloride solution; Veratrylzinc chloride; 1-(Chlorozincio)methyl-3,4-dimethoxybenzene; 3,4-Dimethoxybenzyl chloride zinc complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,4-Dimethoxybenzylzinc Chloride is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, concentration (typically provided as a solution in THF or other solvents), and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. For solutions, store at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified) in a dedicated flammable liquids cabinet. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Concentration	0.5 M in THF (or as specified)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Purity (NMR/HPLC)	Contact for details
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure

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