1-(Chlorophenylmethyl)-2-methylbenzene (CAS No: 41870-52-4) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Orphenadrine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 2-Methyldiphenylchloromethane, 2-(alpha-Chlorobenzyl)toluene
CAS No: 41870-52-4
PubChem CID: 10798787
Mol Formula: C14H13Cl
Mol Weight: 216.70 g/mol
Used in API: Orphenadrine
IUPAC Name: 1-[chloro(phenyl)methyl]-2-methylbenzene
API Intermediate Description: 1-(Chlorophenylmethyl)-2-methylbenzene is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds, such as those with antibacterial and antifungal properties and diphenylpiperazine N-type calcium channel inhibitors. Its specific uses are as a building block in organic synthesis, leveraging its reactive chlorine atom for further chemical transformations.