Description

1-(Benzyloxy)-4-(3-Chloropropoxy)Benzene is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzyl-protected phenol ether linked via a chloropropoxy spacer. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring ether-linked aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its chloropropyl group enables further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of advanced organic electronic materials and display components.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce aromatic ether and reactive chloroalkyl functionalities into polymer chains to modify thermal and mechanical properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating biaryl structures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyloxy moiety can be used as a protecting group for phenols in multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Benzyloxy)-4-(3-Chloropropoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	913851-45-3
Molecular Formula	C16H17ClO2
Molecular Weight	276.76 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Chloropropoxy)phenyl benzyl ether; Benzene, 1-(benzyloxy)-4-(3-chloropropoxy)-; 1-(Benzyloxy)-4-(3-chloropropoxy)benzene; 3-Chloropropyl 4-(benzyloxy)phenyl ether; p-(Benzyloxy)phenyl 3-chloropropyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(Benzyloxy)-4-(3-Chloropropoxy)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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