Description

4-(Chloromethyl)-n-Ethylbenzamide is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a reactive chloromethyl group and an amide moiety. This compound matters for its utility as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a benzamide scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for the production of polymers and advanced organic materials with specific functional properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthetic routes.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Chloromethyl)-n-Ethylbenzamide
CAS No.	852157-71-2
Molecular Formula	C10H12ClNO
Molecular Weight	197.66 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethyl-4-(chloromethyl)benzamide; 4-(Chloromethyl)-N-ethylbenzamide; p-(Chloromethyl)-N-ethylbenzamide; Benzamide, N-ethyl-4-(chloromethyl)-; 852157-71-2; 4-Chloromethyl-N-ethylbenzamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Chloromethyl)-n-Ethylbenzamide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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