Description

2,4-Dichlorobenzylzinc Chloride CAS NO 737797-16-9 is a highly reactive organozinc reagent, specifically a benzylzinc halide derivative. This compound is a critical building block in modern synthetic organic chemistry, enabling the efficient and selective introduction of the 2,4-dichlorobenzyl group into complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for the Negishi cross-coupling reaction to form carbon-carbon bonds in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by incorporating the dichlorobenzyl moiety into lead compounds.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Employed in the preparation of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials requiring specific aromatic substitutions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the scalable synthesis of specialty and fine chemicals where traditional methods are inefficient.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichlorobenzylzinc Chloride
CAS No.	737797-16-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl3Zn
Molecular Weight	260.84 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,4-Dichlorobenzyl)zinc Chloride; Zinc, (2,4-Dichlorobenzyl)chloro-; (2,4-Dichlorophenylmethyl)zinc Chloride; 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Zinc Chloride; 1-(Chlorozinciomethyl)-2,4-dichlorobenzene; Benzene, 2,4-dichloro-1-(chlorozinciomethyl)-; Organozinc Reagent 737797-16-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dichlorobenzylzinc Chloride is manufactured and handled under strict inert atmosphere conditions to ensure purity and reactivity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and solution concentration are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solution (typically in THF or Ether)
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 0.5 M in solvent (or as specified)
Purity (GC/HPLC)	Contact for details

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