2-chlorobenzyl Alcohol | 17849-38-6

Cas No :

17849-38-6

Synonyms :

Form :

Liquid

Molecular Weight :

142.59 g/mol

Molecular Formula :

C7H7CLO

Boiling Point :

238 °C

Melting Point :

-10 °C

Flash Point :

110 °C

Solubility :

Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents

Description :

2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol Supplier & Distributor In India

ChemicalBull is a 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol supplier, distributor, and exporter in India, supporting sourcing for fine chemical manufacturers, chemical synthesis units, intermediate producers, research laboratories, distributors, wholesalers, and global B2B buyers.

2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol, also known as o-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol or 2-Chlorobenzenemethanol, has CAS number 17849-38-6. It is a chlorinated aromatic alcohol used as a building block in organic synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, and laboratory research.

Contact ChemicalBull for a 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol Quote — Share your required quantity, purity, packing size, and delivery location to request bulk pricing and supply details.


Overview of 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol

2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol has the molecular formula C7H7ClO and a molecular weight of 142.58 g/mol. Its structure contains a hydroxymethyl group and a chlorine substituent at adjacent positions on the benzene ring.

It is generally supplied as a white to almost white crystalline solid or powder. Its melting point is approximately 69–73°C, depending on the specification and measurement method.

Buyers should confirm purity, assay method, appearance, melting range, impurity profile, moisture limits where relevant, packaging, and process suitability before bulk procurement. Review the specifications and COA for the offered grade.


Applications of 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol

Organic Synthesis & Ether Preparation

2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol is used as a starting material in organic synthesis. Published research demonstrates its use in cross-etherification reactions to prepare unsymmetrical ethers.

Aldehyde Synthesis

It is used as a substrate for preparing 2-Chlorobenzaldehyde through controlled oxidation. This transformation is relevant to synthetic method development and aromatic intermediate preparation.

Aryne & Heterocyclic Chemistry

2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol is listed as a benzyne precursor for selected reactions involving aryne generation and polycyclic aromatic heterocycle synthesis. These applications require specialised reaction conditions.

Laboratory & Process Research

Laboratories use 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol in catalyst evaluation, reaction screening, and process development. Buyers should select purity and impurity limits appropriate to the intended experiment or synthesis route.


2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol Supply Support For Industrial Buyers

ChemicalBull supports 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol sourcing enquiries from chemical manufacturers, fine chemical producers, synthesis laboratories, distributors, wholesalers, and export customers.

Buyers can request purity details, product specifications, packing options, COA, TDS, MSDS or SDS, and export documentation for the offered grade. Our team helps coordinate technical requirements and procurement enquiries.


Why Choose ChemicalBull For 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol?

ChemicalBull helps B2B buyers discuss 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol specifications, bulk pricing, packaging requirements, and delivery arrangements.

Our team supports document requests, domestic dispatch planning, export coordination, and repeat procurement enquiries. Availability, lead time, and commercial terms are confirmed during quotation.


2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol MSDS & Handling

Handle 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol using suitable chemical handling practices. Avoid dust generation, inhalation, ingestion, and direct eye or skin contact. Use protective gloves, safety goggles, protective clothing, and appropriate ventilation according to the offered grade’s SDS.

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, dry, shaded area. Protect the material from contamination and follow the supplier’s storage instructions. Prevent release into drains and review the latest MSDS or SDS before storage, weighing, processing, disposal, or transportation.


Related Products

Buyers sourcing 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol may also enquire about related chlorinated aromatic intermediates and benzyl alcohol derivatives from ChemicalBull.

Request a Quote for 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol

Need 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol for organic synthesis, ether preparation, aldehyde synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, or laboratory research?

Send your required quantity, purity, impurity limits, packing size, application, delivery location, and document needs to ChemicalBull. Our team will discuss suitable specifications, availability, bulk pricing, and supply support for domestic or export orders.


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol?

    2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol is a chlorinated aromatic alcohol also called o-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol or 2-Chlorobenzenemethanol. It is used as a building block in organic synthesis and research.

  2. What is the CAS number of 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol?

    The CAS number is 17849-38-6. Its molecular formula is C7H7ClO, and its molecular weight is 142.58 g/mol.

  3. What is 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol used for?

    It is used in organic synthesis, ether preparation, oxidation to 2-Chlorobenzaldehyde, selected aryne chemistry, and laboratory process development.

  4. Who supplies 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol in India?

    ChemicalBull supports 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol supply enquiries in India for chemical manufacturers, intermediate producers, laboratories, distributors, and bulk buyers.

  5. Can I request bulk pricing and 2-Chlorobenzyl Alcohol MSDS?

    Yes. Contact ChemicalBull with your quantity, specification, packing requirements, and delivery location to request bulk pricing and MSDS or SDS. COA, TDS, and other documentation can be requested for the offered grade.

ChemicalBull supplies 2-chlorobenzyl Alcohol across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.