Description

1-Chloro-4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Ylmethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic building block featuring a chlorophenyl group and a protected aldehyde functionality via the dioxolane moiety. This compound matters as a key synthetic intermediate, enabling the controlled introduction of benzaldehyde derivatives in complex organic syntheses. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring functionalized benzaldehyde precursors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific aromatic backbones.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced organic electronic materials and display components.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and specialty fine chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Utilized to introduce reactive sites or specific functional groups into polymer chains for enhanced material properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Chloro-4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Ylmethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	4412-51-5
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)methyl]-1,3-dioxolane; 4-Chlorobenzaldehyde Ethylene Acetal; (4-Chlorobenzylidene)acetaldehyde Cyclic Ethylene Acetal; 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-; p-Chlorobenzaldehyde Ethylene Acetal; 4-Chlorobenzaldehyde Cyclic Ethylene Acetal; 2-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-1,3-dioxolane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Ylmethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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