Description

4-(2-Chloro-Allyl)-Benzoic Acid is a specialized benzoic acid derivative featuring a reactive chloroallyl substituent, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound matters for its role in facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation and serving as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized benzoic acid scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chloroallyl group offers unique reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, cyclization processes, and as a versatile electrophile or radical acceptor in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the creation of monomers or functional additives for polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a synthetic handle for creating molecular probes to study biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Chloro-Allyl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	732249-50-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	196.63 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Chloroallyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(2-chloro-2-propen-1-yl)-; 2-Chloroallyl 4-carboxyphenyl ether; p-(2-Chloroallyl)benzoic acid; 4-(Chloromethyl)vinylbenzoic acid; (4-Carboxyphenyl)(2-chloroallyl) ether; 732249-50-2; CAAB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Chloro-Allyl)-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its organic acid nature and potential sensitivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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