Description

3-(4-Chloro-3-Methylphenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Propene is a versatile chlorinated aromatic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a chloro and a methyl substituent on the phenyl ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for use in cross-coupling reactions and as a building block for active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chlorinated aromatic core is a common structural motif.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or physical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other specialized catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Chloro-3-Methylphenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Propene
CAS No.	951888-26-9
Molecular Formula	C11H13Cl
Molecular Weight	180.67 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Chloro-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylpropene; 4-Chloro-3-methyl-α,β-dimethylstyrene; 2-Methyl-1-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)prop-1-ene; 3-(4-Chloro-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylpropene; p-Chloro-m-methyl-α,β-dimethylstyrene
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(4-Chloro-3-Methylphenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Propene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.