Description
Magnesium, chloro(phenylmethyl)- (CAS No. 6921-34-2), also known as Benzylmagnesium chloride, is a highly reactive Grignard reagent with the molecular formula C7H7ClMg. This organomagnesium compound is widely utilized in synthetic organic chemistry for its ability to form carbon-carbon bonds, making it indispensable in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Supplied as a solution in common solvents such as diethyl ether or tetrahydrofuran (THF), it is typically handled under inert conditions to prevent degradation. With its IUPAC name magnesium;methanidylbenzene;chloride, this reagent is characterized by its high purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in complex reactions. Ideal for researchers and industrial chemists, it is available in various concentrations and packaging options to suit laboratory and production-scale needs.
Properties
- CAS Number: 6921-34-2
- Complexity: 50.9
- IUPAC Name: magnesium;methanidylbenzene;chloride
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7.ClH.Mg/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7;;/h2-6H,1H2;1H;/q-1;;+2/p-1
- InChI Key: SCEZYJKGDJPHQO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
- Exact Mass: 150.0086696
- Molecular Formula: C7H7ClMg
- Molecular Weight: 150.89
- SMILES: [CH2-]C1=CC=CC=C1.[Mg+2].[Cl-]
- Monoisotopic Mass: 150.0086696
- Physical Description: 30-50% solution in tetrahydrofuran: Clear liquid;
- Synonyms: Benzylmagnesium chloride, 6921-34-2, Magnesium, chloro(phenylmethyl)-, DTXSID00884302, Chloro(phenylmethyl)magnesium, EINECS 230-039-0, EC 230-039-0, Magnesium, chloro(phenylmethyl), DTXCID501023753, 230-039-0, magnesium;methanidylbenzene;chloride, PhCH2MgCl, benzylmagnesiumchloride, benzyl magnesium chloride, BnMgCl, MFCD00000469, benzyl-magnesium chloride, phenylmethyl magnesium chloride, SCHEMBL141796, NRAFPLGJPPJUNB-UHFFFAOYSA-M, AKOS015890251, Benzylmagnesium chloride, 1M in MeTHF, Benzylmagnesium chloride 2.0 M in THF, BENZYLMAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 2M in THF, BP-21380, DB-264507, Benzylmagnesium chloride 1M in Diethyl ether
Application
Magnesium, chloro(phenylmethyl)- is primarily used as a Grignard reagent in nucleophilic addition reactions to synthesize alcohols, ketones, and carboxylic acids. It is instrumental in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemical synthesis. This compound is also employed in the preparation of benzyl-substituted compounds and as a precursor in organometallic chemistry research.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H225 (40.5%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
- H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Flam. Liq. 2 (40.5%)
- Skin Corr. 1B (100%)
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