Description

Benzyl Succinyl Chloride is a reactive organic acid chloride derivative of succinic acid, featuring a benzyl ester group. This compound serves as a versatile and critical chemical building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing amide bonds and introducing succinyl moieties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring a succinate linker.
• Peptide & Amide Synthesis: Used as an acylating agent for the introduction of the benzyl-protected succinyl group onto amines or amino acids.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyamides, polyesters, or functionalized polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Employed in surface modification and the creation of novel organic frameworks or dendritic structures.
• Bioconjugation: Potential reagent for linking molecules to proteins or other biomolecules via amine groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Succinyl Chloride
CAS No.	41437-17-6
Molecular Formula	C11H11ClO3
Molecular Weight	226.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Benzyloxy)-4-oxobutanoyl chloride; Succinic acid monobenzyl ester chloride; Benzyl hydrogen succinate chloride; 4-(Benzyloxy)-4-oxobutanoic acid chloride; Butanedioic acid, mono(phenylmethyl) ester, chloride; Benzyl succinate acid chloride; Monobenzyl succinyl chloride; Succinyl chloride monobenzyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl Succinyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.