2-Methylbenzyl chloride (CAS 552-45-4) is a substituted benzyl chloride appearing as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. The benzylic chloride is a versatile alkylating handle for introducing o-methylbenzyl groups into pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
2-Methylbenzyl chloride
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:552-45-4
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₉Cl
Molecular Weight:140.61
EINECS No.:209-013-8
Synonym(s):o-Methylbenzyl chloride; α-Chloro-o-xylene; 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene
2-Methylbenzyl chloride (CAS 552-45-4) is a substituted benzyl chloride appearing as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. The benzylic chloride is a versatile alkylating handle for introducing o-methylbenzyl groups into pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
1. Alkylating agent for o-methylbenzyl groups.
2. Intermediate for fenarimol analogues and antifungal agents.
3. Precursor for o-methylbenzyl alcohol and aldehyde.
4. Reagent in nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling.
200kg/drum; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 552-45-4
Product Name: 2-Methylbenzyl chloride
Purity / Assay:99%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₉Cl
Molecular Weight:140.61
EINECS No.:209-013-8
Synonym(s):o-Methylbenzyl chloride; α-Chloro-o-xylene; 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene
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