Description

2-Chlorobenzylisocyanide is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive isocyanide functional group. This compound matters for its critical role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in multicomponent reactions and medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides through multicomponent reaction chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialized polymers, ligands, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways, including Ugi and Passerini reactions.
• Chemical Library Synthesis: Facilitates the rapid generation of diverse compound libraries for high-throughput screening in drug discovery.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for the preparation of transition metal complexes with catalytic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorobenzylisocyanide
CAS No.	602261-91-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClN
Molecular Weight	151.59 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-(isocyanomethyl)benzene; o-Chlorobenzyl isocyanide; 2-Chlorobenzyl isonitrile; (2-Chlorophenyl)methyl isocyanide; Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(isocyanomethyl)-; Isocyanide, (2-chlorophenyl)methyl-; 2-Chlorobenzyl Isocyanide-d0; (2-Chlorobenzyl)isocyanide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorobenzylisocyanide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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