Description

Benzene, 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-Methoxy-2-Methyl- is a versatile aromatic building block characterized by its chloromethyl and methoxy substituents. This compound is valued for its reactivity, particularly at the benzylic chloride site, making it a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring functionalized aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Monomer: Potential building block for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-Methoxy-2-Methyl-
CAS No.	42981-94-2
Molecular Formula	C9H11ClO
Molecular Weight	170.64 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Chloromethyl)-3-methoxy-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-3-methoxybenzyl chloride; 3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzyl chloride; m-Methoxy-o-methylbenzyl chloride; (3-Methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methyl chloride; Benzyl chloride, 3-methoxy-2-methyl-; 42981-94-2
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-Methoxy-2-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

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