Search
Element Search
Structure Search
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Benzyl chloromethyl ether, tech. 70%
CAS: 3587-60-8 | C8H9ClO | 156.609 g/mol
Have Questions?
Change view
Catalog number H60207.AD
also known as H60207-AD
Price (USD)
113.65
Special offer
Online exclusive
Ends: 30-Jun-2026
134.00Save 20.35 (15%)
Each
Quantity:
50 mL
Price (USD)
113.65
Special offer
Online exclusive
Ends: 30-Jun-2026
134.00Save 20.35 (15%)
Each
Chemical Identifiers
CAS3587-60-8
IUPAC Name[(chloromethoxy)methyl]benzene
Molecular FormulaC8H9ClO
InChI KeyLADPCMZCENPFGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESClCOCC1=CC=CC=C1
View more
Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (GC)>70.0%
Benzyl chloromethyl ether is employed in the introduction of benzoyloxy- and hydroxymethyl groups.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Benzyl chloromethyl ether is employed in the introduction of benzoyloxy- and hydroxymethyl groups.
Solubility
Soluble in water [2.7 g/L (25 C)]
Notes
Store at 2-8°C. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Benzyl chloromethyl ether is employed in the introduction of benzoyloxy- and hydroxymethyl groups.
Solubility
Soluble in water [2.7 g/L (25 C)]
Notes
Store at 2-8°C. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Dane A. Goff.; Ralph N. HarrisIII.; Jeffrey C. Bottaro.; Clifford D. Bedford. Cleavage of methoxymethyl ethers with boron trichloride. A convenient, versatile preparation of chloromethyl ether derivatives. J. Org. Chem. 1986, 51 (24),4711-4714.
- Arthur J. Hill.; DeWitt T. Keach. Some Ether-Substituted Derivatives Of Diethyl Malonate And Barbituric Acid.J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1926, 48 (1),257-262.