Description

1-(Benzyloxy)-4-Chlorobutane is a versatile organic building block and intermediate of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring a benzyl-protected ether and a terminal chloroalkyl chain, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications such as nucleophilic substitution reactions and heterocyclic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring ether or alkylamine linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize chlorobutane derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent and a protected precursor for introducing 4-hydroxybutyl or 4-aminobutyl moieties into target molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: A potential intermediate in the synthesis of organic compounds for electronic materials and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used as a monomer or chain modifier in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Benzyloxy)-4-Chlorobutane
CAS No.	50873-93-3
Molecular Formula	C11H15ClO
Molecular Weight	198.69 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chlorobutyl benzyl ether; Benzyl 4-chlorobutyl ether; 1-Chloro-4-(benzyloxy)butane; 4-(Benzyloxy)-1-chlorobutane; Butane, 1-chloro-4-(phenylmethoxy)-; NSC 403107; (4-Chlorobutoxy)methyl]benzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Benzyloxy)-4-Chlorobutane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and 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%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.5080 - 1.5120
Density (20°C)	1.08 - 1.12 g/mL

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