Description

3,6-Dichloro-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile halogenated benzyl alcohol derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a reactive benzylic alcohol site and a methoxy group for further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-methoxybenzyl structure is pharmacologically relevant.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for further reactions, including etherification, esterification, and oxidation to the corresponding aldehyde or acid.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials due to its rigid, aromatic core and functional handles.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Dichloro-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	4849-12-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	207.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-3,6-dichloroanisole; (3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 3,6-Dichloro-o-anisyl alcohol; 2-Methoxy-3,6-dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Benzyl alcohol, 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxy-; 3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxybenzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Dichloro-2-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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