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Benzyl chloromethyl ether (CAS 3587-60-8)

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Alternate Names:
Benzyloxymethyl chloride; (Chloromethoxymethyl)benzene
CAS Number:
3587-60-8
Molecular Weight:
156.61
Molecular Formula:
C8H9ClO
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Benzyl chloromethyl ether is a chemical compound that functions as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis. It is used to introduce the benzyl group into various organic molecules through alkylation reactions. The mechanism of action involves the chloromethyl group of the compound reacting with nucleophilic sites on other molecules, leading to the formation of covalent bonds and the incorporation of the benzyl group. Benzyl Chloromethyl Ether plays a role in the modification of organic compounds, allowing for the synthesis of new molecules with altered properties. At the molecular level, benzyl chloromethyl ether interacts with specific functional groups, leading to the formation of new carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bonds. Benzyl Chloromethyl Ether′s function in organic synthesis involves its ability to facilitate the modification of target molecules, enabling the creation of diverse chemical structures.


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Benzyl chloromethyl ether, 10 ml

sc-254965
10 ml
$34.00

Benzyl chloromethyl ether, 50 ml

sc-254965A
50 ml
$123.00