4-Methoxybenzyl Chloride – CAS 824-94-2

Molecular Formula: C₈H₉ClO
Molecular Weight: 156.61

4-Methoxybenzyl Chloride (also known as p-Anisyl Chloride) is a high-quality aromatic alkylating agent widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and organic chemistry research. Its strong reactivity and selective functional group compatibility make it an essential intermediate for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and custom organic molecules.

Key Features & Benefits

High Purity & Consistency: Suitable for sensitive synthesis and industrial-scale reactions.

Excellent Alkylating Agent: Efficient in forming ethers, esters, and substituted benzyl derivatives.

Stable Aromatic Structure: Offers strong performance in a wide range of reaction conditions.

Versatile Reactivity: Compatible with catalysts, bases, and nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Key intermediate used in synthesizing APIs and medicinal compounds.

Agrochemicals: Supports the production of crop-protection chemicals and specialty intermediates.

Organic Synthesis: Ideal for benzylation, protecting group reactions, and the creation of customized aromatic derivatives.

Fine Chemicals: Used in fragrance molecules, specialty solvents, and high-value chemical intermediates.

R&D & Laboratories: Essential reagent for research involving aromatic substitution and benzyl group chemistry.

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