1-(Chloromethyl)-2-phenoxybenzene

CAS: 5888-53-9

Ref. 3D-FC154430

Product Information

• Name: 1-(Chloromethyl)-2-phenoxybenzene
• Synonyms: 2-(Chloromethyl)phenyl phenyl ether, 2-Phenoxybenzyl chloride, Ether, a-chloro-o-tolyl phenyl(6CI,7CI,8CI), Ether, α-chloro-o-tolyl phenyl, o-Phenoxybenzyl chloride

Description

The 1-(chloromethyl)-2-phenoxybenzene is a fatty acid ester that is used in the production of coatings, epoxy resins, and phenolic resins. It reacts with formaldehyde to produce a cross-linked polymer that is insoluble in water. The reaction of this compound with formaldehyde produces phenols and alkoxy radicals. The stoichiometric ratio for this reaction is 3:1, but the average ratio for this reaction is 2:1. This compound also reacts with fatty acids to produce fatty acid esters. In dehydrating reactions, it converts into formaldehyde and phenol.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 218.68 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₁ClO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H11ClO/c14-10-11-6-4-5-9-13(11)15-12-7-2-1-3-8-12/h1-9H,10H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=VIGILLBRWRDXDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: ClCc1ccccc1Oc1ccccc1