Description

2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)Ethyl Chloride is a versatile organic building block and key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chloroethyl group and a methoxyphenoxy moiety, enabling its use in the construction of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with aryl ether or phenoxyalkylamine structural motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the methoxyphenoxy group is a critical functional component.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with specific ether-linked backbones.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in creating novel organic electronic materials or liquid crystals due to its molecular structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)Ethyl Chloride
CAS No.	53815-60-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	186.64 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-(2-methoxyphenoxy)ethane; 2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)ethyl chloride; 2-Chloroethyl 2-methoxyphenyl ether; o-Methoxyphenoxyethyl chloride; 2-Methoxyphenoxyethyl chloride; β-Chloroethyl o-methoxyphenyl ether; NSC 163083; 1-Chloro-2-(o-methoxyphenoxy)ethane
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)Ethyl Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density	~1.18 g/cm³

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