2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride | 94-99-5

Cas No :

94-99-5

Form :

Liquid

Molecular Weight :

195.47

Molecular Formula :

C7H5CL3

Boiling Point :

248 °C

Melting Point :

2.6 °C

Flash Point :

113 °C

Solubility :

Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate

Description :

Overview of 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride

 

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride is a benzyl chloride derivative used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, agrochemical building block, and specialty chemical reagent. Known for its reactive benzyl chloride group with additional chlorine substituents, use in alkylation reactions, and applications in various synthetic transformations, 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride is widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, agrochemical synthesis, and specialty chemical production.

This compound appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid. Its dichlorobenzyl chloride structure provides excellent reactivity as an alkylating agent.

Related products include Benzyl Chloride, other dichlorobenzyl halides, and benzyl halide derivatives used in pharmaceutical synthesis.

 

 

Applications of 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride

 

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

 

  • Used in pharmaceutical intermediate production
  • Applied in alkylation reactions
  • Used in synthesizing drug candidates

 

Agrochemical Manufacturing

 

  • Used in synthesizing pesticide intermediates
  • Applied in herbicide production
  • Used in insecticide manufacturing

 

Industrial Chemical Synthesis

 

  • Used as an alkylating agent in organic reactions
  • Applied in producing specialty chemicals
  • Used in manufacturing chemical intermediates

 

 

Safety & Handling Guidelines

 

  • HIGHLY REACTIVE and LACHRYMATORY—severe irritant
  • CORROSIVE—causes burns
  • Reacts with water and moisture
  • Use full PPE, including a respirator, gloves, and a face shield
  • Handle in a well-ventilated fume hood
  • Store in tightly sealed containers under an inert atmosphere
  • Keep away from moisture, water, bases, and nucleophiles

 

 

Where to Buy 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride?

 

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride Manufacturer

 

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

 

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride Supplier & Distributor

 

  • Available in controlled quantities for pharmaceutical and industrial use
  • High-purity grades (97%, 98%)
  • Special moisture-resistant packaging
  • COA, MSDS, and comprehensive safety documentation provided

 

 

MSDS

 

Includes comprehensive lachrymatory and reactivity warnings.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

  1. What is the 2,4-dichlorobenzyl chloride structure?

    Benzyl chloride has additional chlorine atoms at positions 2 and 4 on the benzene ring.

  2. What is the 2,4-dichlorobenzyl chloride formula?

    Molecular formula: C₇H₅Cl₃ with molecular weight 195.48 g/mol.

  3. What is 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride used for?

    Used in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, agrochemical production, and as an alkylating agent in specialty chemical manufacturing.