Description

4-(Chloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive bifunctional aromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its dual functionality makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, ensuring high yields and selectivity in key chemical transformations. This compound is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the production of active ingredients, polymers, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and cardiovascular diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its reactive sites allow for the introduction of specific bioactive moieties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and liquid crystal materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing complex organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Building block for creating sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Chloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	876-08-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	189.04 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; 4-Chloromethylbenzoyl chloride; α-Chloro-p-toluoyl chloride; p-Chloromethylbenzoyl chloride; (4-Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride; Terephthaloyl chloride, 4-chloromethyl-; Benzoyl chloride, 4-(chloromethyl)-; 4-CMBC
EINECS	212-875-1

Quality Control

Our 4-(Chloromethyl)Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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 heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (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.