Description

4-[(4-Chlorobenzyl)Oxy]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 and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzoyl or benzoate ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where it acts as a key linker or functional group.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials for electronic displays.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules, including dyes, pigments, and photoactive compounds.
• Peptide & Protein Modification: Utilized as an acylating agent for modifying amino acids, peptides, or other biomolecules in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-[(4-Chlorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	62290-53-3
Molecular Formula	C14H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	281.13 g/mol
Synonyms	p-[(p-Chlorobenzyl)oxy]benzoyl chloride; 4-(4-Chlorobenzyloxy)benzoyl chloride; (4-{[(4-Chlorophenyl)methyl]oxy}phenyl)methanoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 4-[(4-chlorobenzyl)oxy]-; 4-(4-Chlorobenzyloxy)benzoic acid chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-[(4-Chlorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as an acid chloride, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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.