CAS 17229-17-3

(2-chloroethoxy)methylbenzene

Description:

(2-Chloroethoxy)methylbenzene, also known by its IUPAC name, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a benzene ring substituted with a chloroethoxy group and a methyl group. This compound typically exhibits a colorless to pale yellow liquid appearance and has a moderate boiling point, indicative of its molecular weight and structure. It is generally soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic benzene ring. The presence of the chloro group introduces reactivity, making it susceptible to nucleophilic substitution reactions. This compound may be used in various applications, including as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Safety considerations are important, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested, and appropriate handling measures should be taken to minimize exposure. Overall, (2-chloroethoxy)methylbenzene is a versatile compound with significant implications in chemical synthesis and industrial applications.

Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO

InChI: InChI=1/C9H11ClO/c10-6-7-11-8-9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-5H,6-8H2

InChI key: UPIMXDQREQJWMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: c1ccc(cc1)COCCCl

Synonyms:

• 2-Chloroethyl Benzyl Ether
• Benzyl 2-Chloroethyl Ether
• 2-Chloroethoxymethylbenzene

Benzyl 2-Chloroethyl Ether

CAS: 17229-17-3

Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 170.64

Ref: 3B-B2712

Benzyl 2-chloroethyl ether

CAS: 17229-17-3

Benzyl 2-chloroethyl ether

Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO

Purity: >97%

Molecular weight: 170.63604

Ref: 54-OR937793

((2-Chloroethoxy)methyl)benzene

CAS: 17229-17-3

Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 170.6360

Ref: IN-DA003O3K

Benzyl 2-Chloroethyl Ether

CAS: 17229-17-3

((2-Chloroethoxy)methyl)benzene

Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 170.64

Ref: IN-DG116056

((2-Chloroethoxy)methyl)benzene

CAS: 17229-17-3

Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 170.64

Ref: 10-F222450

Benzyl 2-Chloroethyl Ether

Controlled Product

CAS: 17229-17-3

Applications Benzyl 2-Chloroethyl Ether is used in the synthesis of phosphane ligands with novel linker units that are complexed with rhodium to be used as building blocks for dendrimer catalysts. Also used in the formation of 2,6-diphenylpyrazine molecule derivatives which display cytotoxic properties.
References Findeis, R. et al.: Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 1, 99 (2003); Dias, N. et al.: Eur. J, Med. Chem., 40, 1206 (2005);

Formula: C₉H₁₁ClO

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 170.64

Ref: TR-B233685