Description

4-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-Methylbut-1-Ene is a versatile chlorinated aromatic olefin intermediate with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring both a reactive alkene group and a chlorinated phenyl ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in catalysis, material science, and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a chlorophenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where its conjugated system is beneficial.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing dyes, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including olefin functionalization and aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-Methylbut-1-Ene
CAS No.	731772-08-0
Molecular Formula	C11H13Cl
Molecular Weight	180.67 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-1-butene; 3-Chloro-α,β-dimethylstyrene; 2-Methyl-4-(3-chlorophenyl)but-1-ene; 3-Chlorophenylisobutylene; (3-Chlorophenyl)-2-methylbut-1-ene; 4-(m-Chlorophenyl)-2-methyl-1-butene; m-Chloro-α,β-dimethylstyrene
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Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-Methylbut-1-Ene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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