Description

4-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile benzoyl chloride functionality, which serves as a key building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the phenoxymethyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a key monomer for constructing complex aromatic cores essential in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of high-performance engineering plastics and specialty polyesters.
• Dyestuff & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic colorants and photoactive compounds.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized as an electrophile in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to create biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	591235-76-6
Molecular Formula	C14H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	246.69 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(Phenoxymethyl)benzoyl chloride; 4-(Phenoxymethyl)benzoic acid chloride; [4-(Phenoxymethyl)phenyl]carbonyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 4-(phenoxymethyl)-; 4-Phenoxymethylbenzoyl chloride; (4-Phenoxymethylphenyl)carbonyl chloride; 1-Chloro-4-(phenoxymethyl)benzene-1-carbaldehyde (tautomeric form); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; therefore, it must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening and isolated from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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