Description

2,5-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride is a highly reactive organomagnesium reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in fine chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in enabling the efficient formation of carbon-carbon bonds, a fundamental step in constructing complex organic molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require precise and scalable synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Fine Chemical and Specialty Material Production: Employed in the synthesis of liquid crystals, OLED materials, and other high-value functional chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A vital tool for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	349552-22-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11ClMg
Molecular Weight	178.94 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)methylmagnesium Chloride; 1-(Chloromagnesio)methyl-2,5-dimethylbenzene; 2,5-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride solution; Grignard Reagent, 2,5-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride; Magnesium, chloromethyl-2,5-dimethylphenyl-; (2,5-Xylyl)methylmagnesium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethylbenzylmagnesium Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm concentration, reactivity, and purity, with comprehensive testing for common impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive), easily oxidized, and highly volatile. Handle and store only in a dry, well-ventilated environment away from ignition sources and incompatible materials such as water, acids, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in THF or Ether)	0.5 M, 1.0 M, or 2.0 M (Custom concentrations available)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure

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