Description

(2-Chloro-3-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its functional groups—a reactive benzylic alcohol and a chlorine substituent—which enable its use as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with complex aryl-ether or substituted benzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chlorinated methoxyphenyl structure is a key pharmacophore.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of monomers or additives for advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloro-3-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	52516-43-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	172.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol; (2-Chloro-3-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 1-(2-Chloro-3-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 2-Chloro-3-methoxybenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2-chloro-3-methoxybenzene; Benzenemethanol, 2-chloro-3-methoxy-; 3-Methoxy-2-chlorobenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Chloro-3-Methoxyphenyl)Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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