Description

2-Chloromethyl-1,3,5-Trineopentylbenzene is a specialized, high-purity organic intermediate featuring a sterically hindered aromatic core with a reactive chloromethyl functional group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex ligands, advanced polymers, and specialty fine chemicals where controlled reactivity and specific spatial arrangement are critical. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating sterically hindered compounds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a core structure for developing sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Building block for high-performance polymers and resins, including those with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in multi-step organic synthesis to introduce the neopentyl-substituted benzyl moiety into target molecules.
• Material Science: Research component for creating organic semiconductors and other electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloromethyl-1,3,5-Trineopentylbenzene
CAS No.	40572-18-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₃₉Cl
Molecular Weight	362.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tris(neopentyl)-2-(chloromethyl)benzene; 2-(Chloromethyl)-1,3,5-tris(2,2-dimethylpropyl)benzene; Benzene, 2-(chloromethyl)-1,3,5-tris(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-; 1,3,5-Tri-tert-butyl-2-chloromethylbenzene (common misnomer); 2-Chloromethyl-mesitylene derivative; Tris(neopentyl)chloromethylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material with typical purities exceeding 95% (by HPLC/NMR), tailored to meet specific R&D or process requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch, ensuring full traceability and reliability for your critical synthesis work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the light-sensitive nature of the compound, containers should be amber glass or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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