Benzyl 2-chloroethyl ether

Benzyl 2-chloroethyl ether is a protected chloroethyl ether employed as an organic intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. It functions as a selective alkylating agent for the introduction of benzyloxyethyl groups through nucleophilic substitution in complex molecular constructions.

Basic Information

CAS No.	17229-17-3
EC No.	Not available
Linear Formula	C6H5CH2OCH2CH2Cl
Molecular Weight	170.64
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Melting Point	27 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	232 °C (lit.)
Density	1.10 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in common organic solvents
Storage Conditions	Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: Benzyl 2-chloroethyl ether serves as a reactive alkylating agent for the introduction of protected benzyloxyethyl groups in nucleophilic substitution reactions.

• Fine chemical intermediate: It is utilized in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and derivatives requiring benzyl-protected hydroxyethyl functionality in fine chemical manufacturing.

• Functional molecule construction: The compound enables precise assembly of molecules incorporating protected ether linkages during functional molecule construction.

• Laboratory research: Benzyl 2-chloroethyl ether supports synthetic methodology studies and reaction development in research laboratories.

• Process development: It aids route optimization and pilot-scale synthesis for advanced organic intermediates.

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