Description

1-(Chloromethyl)-2-fluoro-4-methylbenzene (CAS No. 147541-99-9) is a high-purity aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₈ClF. This specialized chemical features a chloromethyl group and a fluorine substituent on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. With a molecular weight of 158.60 g/mol, it is supplied as a clear to pale-yellow liquid under standard conditions. Ideal for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research, this compound is rigorously tested for quality and consistency. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture to ensure stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 147541-99-9
• Complexity: 105
• IUPAC Name: 1-(chloromethyl)-2-fluoro-4-methyl-benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8ClF/c1-6-2-3-7(5-9)8(10)4-6/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
• InChI Key: FFJVADDDXFORRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 158.0298561
• Molecular Formula: C8H8ClF
• Molecular Weight: 158.60
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)CCl)F
• Monoisotopic Mass: 158.0298561
• Synonyms: 1-(CHLOROMETHYL)-2-FLUORO-4-METHYLBENZENE, 147541-99-9, 2-Fluoro-4-methylbenzyl chloride, SCHEMBL10889321, DTXSID00561222, AKOS006309818, DS-020496, EN300-175381, G67365

Application

1-(Chloromethyl)-2-fluoro-4-methylbenzene is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. Its reactive chloromethyl group enables facile functionalization, making it valuable for constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry. Researchers also utilize it in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals due to its unique electronic properties.

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