4-Methoxybenzyl chloride
CAS Number824-94-2
FormulaCH3OC6H4CH2Cl
Mol. Weight156.61 g/mol
4-Methoxybenzyl chloride
What is 4-Methoxybenzyl chloride?
4-Methoxybenzyl chloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 824-94-2 and molecular formula CH3OC6H4CH2Cl. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
4-Methoxybenzyl chloride was used to benzylate the aniline nitrogen1. It was also used in the synthesis of 1-naphthamide2 and diarymethanes via Suzuki cross-coupling with postassium aryltrifluoroborates3.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3OC6H4CH2Cl
Molecular Weight
156.61 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
117-118 °C/14 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.155 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H314
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Required PPE
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
−1 °C(lit.)
EC Number
212-540-6
WGK Germany
3