Cas no 824-98-6 (1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene)

1-(Chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene is a versatile aromatic compound featuring a chloromethyl substituent and a methoxy group on a benzene ring. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The chloromethyl group offers reactivity for further functionalization, while the methoxy group enhances solubility and influences electronic properties. Its stability under standard conditions ensures ease of handling and storage. The compound’s well-defined reactivity profile allows for precise modifications, making it useful in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations. It is commonly employed in research and industrial applications requiring controlled aromatic derivatization.
1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene structure
824-98-6 structure
Product Name:1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene
CAS No:824-98-6
MF:C8H9ClO
MW:156.609461545944
MDL:MFCD00000907
CID:40001
PubChem ID:69994
Update Time:2026-04-14

1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene
    • 1-Chloromethyl-3-methoxybenzene
    • alpha-Chloro-3-methoxytoluene
    • 3-Methoxybenzyl chloride
    • 3-(Chloromethyl)anisole
    • m-Methoxybenzyl chloride
    • m-(Chloromethyl)anisole
    • Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxy-
    • Anisole, m-(chloromethyl)-
    • 3-Methoxybenzylchloride
    • VGISFWWEOGVMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • Toluene, .alpha.-chloro-m-methocy-
    • 3-(chloromethyl)-1-methoxybenzene
    • 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxy-benzene
    • PubChem4653
    • 3-methoxybenzylchoride
    • 3-methoxy ben
    • 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene (ACI)
    • Anisole, m-(chloromethyl)- (7CI, 8CI)
    • (3-Methoxyphenyl)methyl chloride
    • 3-(Chloromethyl)phenyl methyl ether
    • 5-Methoxybenzyl chloride
    • NSC 268684
    • α-Chloro-m-methoxytoluene
    • NS00038209
    • 824-98-6
    • .alpha.-Chloro-3-methoxytoluene
    • 3-Methoxybenzyl chloride Stabilized over Potassium carbonate
    • 3-methoxyphenylmethyl chloride
    • 3-methoxy benzylchloride
    • DTXSID80231719
    • 3-methoxy benzyl chloride
    • NSC268684
    • 3-Methoxybenzyl chloride, 97%
    • W-104171
    • F0001-2115
    • Z104486106
    • 3-methoxy-benzyl chloride
    • alpha-Chloro-m-methoxytoluene
    • 1-chloromethyl-3-methoxy-benzene
    • BCP18627
    • 1-(chloro-methyl)-3-methoxybenzene
    • EN300-21011
    • 5-Amino-4,6-dichloro-2-methy pyrimidine
    • CS-W017990
    • STR01218
    • FT-0615994
    • MFCD00000907
    • AKOS000120691
    • SCHEMBL228859
    • InChI=1/C8H9ClO/c1-10-8-4-2-3-7(5-8)6-9/h2-5H,6H2,1H
    • EINECS 212-541-1
    • NSC-268684
    • M0820
    • NAG2TC49EB
    • STL183312
    • benzyl chloride,3-methoxy
    • DTXCID60154210
    • Toluene, alpha-chloro-m-methocy-
    • DB-013567
    • 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene
    • MDL: MFCD00000907
    • Inchi: 1S/C8H9ClO/c1-10-8-4-2-3-7(5-8)6-9/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
    • InChI Key: VGISFWWEOGVMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES: ClCC1C=C(OC)C=CC=1
    • BRN: 636684

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 156.03400
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 156.034
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
  • Heavy Atom Count: 10
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 2
  • Complexity: 95.3
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Surface Charge: 0
  • Tautomer Count: nothing
  • XLogP3: 2.4
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 9.2

Experimental Properties

  • Color/Form: Not determined
  • Density: 1.078?g/mL?at 25?°C(lit.)
    1.078?g/mL
  • Melting Point: 101.67°C
  • Boiling Point: 124?°C/13?mmHg(lit.)
  • Flash Point: Fahrenheit: 213.8 ° f < br / > Celsius: 101 ° C < br / >
  • Refractive Index: n20/D 1.544(lit.)
  • PSA: 9.23000
  • LogP: 2.43400
  • Sensitiveness: Moisture Sensitive
  • Solubility: Not determined

1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene Security Information

  • Symbol: GHS05
  • Prompt:dangerous
  • Signal Word:Danger
  • Hazard Statement: H314
  • Warning Statement: P280,P305+P351+P338,P310
  • Hazardous Material transportation number:UN 3265 8/PG 2
  • WGK Germany:1
  • Hazard Category Code: 34
  • Safety Instruction: S26-S36/37/39-S45
  • FLUKA BRAND F CODES:19-21
  • Hazardous Material Identification: C
  • HazardClass:8
  • PackingGroup:II
  • Storage Condition:2-8°C
  • Risk Phrases:R34
  • Packing Group:III
  • Safety Term:8

1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene Customs Data

  • HS CODE:29093090
  • Customs Data:

    China Customs Code:

    2909309090

    Overview:

    2909309090 Other aromatic ethers and their halogenated derivatives\sulfonation\Nitrated derivative(Including nitrosative derivatives).Regulatory conditions:nothing.VAT:17.0%.Tax refund rate:9.0%.MFN tariff:5.5%.general tariff:30.0%

    Declaration elements:

    Product Name, component content, use to

    Summary:

    2909309090 other aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

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1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene Production Method

Production Method 1

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Triethylamine ,  Thionyl chloride Solvents: Dichloromethane ;  rt; 1 h, rt
Reference
Discovery, Structure-Activity Relationships, and In Vivo Activity of Dihydropyridone Agonists of the Bile Acid Receptor TGR5
Picon, Sylvain; et al, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2023, 66(17), 11732-11760

Production Method 2

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sodium borohydride Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  0 °C; overnight, rt
1.2 Solvents: Water ;  rt
1.3 Reagents: Thionyl chloride Solvents: Dichloromethane ;  0 °C; overnight, rt
Reference
Palladium-catalyzed carboxylative coupling of benzyl chlorides with allyltributylstannane: remarkable effect of palladium nanoparticles
Feng, Xiujuan; et al, Organic Letters, 2013, 15(1), 108-111

Production Method 3

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Zinc
Reference
Zinc-Promoted Selective Cleavage of Ethers in Presence of Acyl Chloride
Bhar, Sanjay; et al, Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1995, 60(3), 745-7

Production Method 4

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid Solvents: Water ;  20 min, 10 bar, 120 °C
Reference
Hydrogen Chloride Gas in Solvent-Free Continuous Conversion of Alcohols to Chlorides in Microflow
Borukhova, Svetlana; et al, Organic Process Research & Development, 2016, 20(2), 568-573

Production Method 5

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Acetyl chloride ,  Triethylsilane Catalysts: Stannous chloride Solvents: Dichloromethane
Reference
Halogenative allylation and reduction of aromatic acetals by double substitution of alkoxyl groups in acetal
Oriyama, Takeshi; et al, Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 1991, 64(4), 1410-12

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Reaction Conditions
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Reference
Regio- and chemoselective palladium-catalyzed benzylallylation of activated olefins: the remarkable effect of palladium nanoparticles
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Production Method 7

Reaction Conditions
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Reference
Intramolecular alkylations of aromatic compounds. XVI. Syntheses of 4-methyl- and 2,4-dimethyl-5-benzyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolines
Reimann, Eberhard; et al, Archiv der Pharmazie (Weinheim, 1985, 318(12), 1105-15

Production Method 8

Reaction Conditions
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2.1 Reagents: Potassium borohydride Solvents: Water ;  0 °C; 2 - 3 h, 30 - 35 °C
2.2 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid Solvents: Water ;  pH 6
3.1 Reagents: Thionyl chloride Catalysts: Pyridine Solvents: Benzene ;  rt → 10 °C; 10 °C; 2 h, 35 - 45 °C
Reference
Synthesis of 3-methoxybenzyl chloride
Shen, Xin-an; et al, Huaxue Shiji, 2015, 37(10), 948-950

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Introduction to 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene (CAS No. 824-98-6)

1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene, with the chemical formula C?H?ClO, is a significant intermediate in the field of organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development. This compound, identified by its CAS number 824-98-6, has garnered attention due to its versatile applications in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules. The presence of both a chloromethyl group and a methoxy substituent on the benzene ring imparts unique reactivity, making it a valuable building block for medicinal chemists and synthetic organic chemists alike.

The structural features of 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene enable it to participate in a wide range of chemical transformations, including nucleophilic addition reactions, alkylation, and condensation reactions. These properties have been leveraged in the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting diverse biological pathways. Recent advancements in synthetic methodologies have further enhanced the utility of this compound, allowing for more efficient and scalable production processes.

In the realm of pharmaceutical research, 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene has been utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of small molecule inhibitors and modulators. For instance, studies have demonstrated its role in the preparation of compounds that exhibit inhibitory activity against specific enzymes implicated in inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. The methoxy group provides a handle for further functionalization, enabling the creation of structurally diverse derivatives with tailored pharmacological properties.

One particularly noteworthy application of 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene is in the development of anticancer agents. Researchers have explored its potential as a scaffold for designing molecules that interfere with critical signaling pathways involved in tumor growth and progression. By modifying the chloromethyl moiety or introducing additional functional groups, novel analogs have been synthesized, some of which show promising preclinical activity against various cancer cell lines. These findings highlight the compound's significance as a pharmacophore in oncology research.

The synthetic chemistry surrounding 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene has also seen innovative approaches to improve yield and selectivity. Transition metal-catalyzed reactions, such as palladium-mediated cross-coupling reactions, have been employed to introduce additional substituents at specific positions on the benzene ring. These methods not only enhance the efficiency of synthesis but also open up new avenues for structural diversification. Such advancements are crucial for accelerating the discovery and development of new drugs.

Another area where 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene has found utility is in materials science. Its ability to undergo polymerization reactions has led to the exploration of its use in creating novel polymers with unique properties. These materials have potential applications in coatings, adhesives, and even electronic components due to their tailored chemical functionalities. The versatility of this compound underscores its importance beyond traditional pharmaceutical applications.

Recent studies have also delved into the computational modeling of 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene to better understand its reactivity and interactions with biological targets. Molecular docking simulations have been used to predict how this compound might bind to specific proteins or enzymes, providing insights into its mechanism of action. Such computational approaches are increasingly integral to drug discovery pipelines, complementing experimental efforts and reducing reliance on trial-and-error methodologies.

The environmental impact of synthesizing and using 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene is another consideration that has garnered attention. Efforts are being made to develop greener synthetic routes that minimize waste and reduce energy consumption. Catalytic processes that employ recyclable catalysts or solvent-free conditions are being explored as alternatives to traditional methods. These sustainable practices align with broader initiatives to promote environmentally responsible chemistry.

In conclusion, 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzene (CAS No. 824-98-6) is a multifaceted compound with significant implications in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and organic synthesis. Its unique structural features enable diverse applications, from drug development to advanced material creation. As research continues to uncover new methodologies and applications, this compound will undoubtedly remain a cornerstone in scientific innovation.

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