Description

2-Methoxybenzyl Chloride is a versatile aromatic organic chloride used as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a reactive intermediate, enabling the introduction of the 2-methoxybenzyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the methoxybenzyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants for industrial applications.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing certain aroma chemicals and fragrance compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialty plastics and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research for nucleophilic substitution and Friedel-Crafts reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxybenzyl Chloride
CAS No.	7035-02-1
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Methoxybenzyl Chloride; 2-Methoxybenzyl Chloride; (2-Methoxyphenyl)methyl Chloride; 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-methoxybenzene; α-Chloro-2-methoxytoluene; 2-Methoxybenzylchloride; o-Methoxybenzylchloride; 2-Methoxy-α-chlorotoluene
EINECS	230-300-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxybenzyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.14 g/cm³

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