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4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid

August 28, 2026

4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid is an aromatic compound functioning as a key intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and fine chemicals.

  • Basic information
  1. English name: 4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid
  2. CAS number: 1642-81-5
  3. Molecular formula: C8H7ClO2
  4. Molecular weight: 170.59
  5. Related categories: Intermediate;Chemical raw material
  6. Transport Information: Class 8 dangerous goods

 

  • Application
  • Pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate

          Serves as a fundamental building block for constructing complex drug molecules, for example, in the synthesis of various APIs including the antihypertensive drug Eprosartan.

  • Fine chemical raw material

         Acts as a core building block in the synthesis of fine chemicals such as dyes, functional materials, polymers, and fluorescent probes.

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