Description

1,2-Bis(2-Chloroethoxy)Ethane is a versatile chlorinated ether compound with significant utility as a chemical intermediate and solvent. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two reactive chlorinated ethoxy arms, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in polymer and specialty chemical manufacturing. This product is essential for industrial chemists and R&D professionals in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer production, where it serves as a key precursor or process solvent.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A crucial precursor for the production of crown ethers, cryptands, and other complex macrocyclic compounds used in phase-transfer catalysis and ion recognition.
• Polymer Industry: Used as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and elastomers to modify thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug intermediates, leveraging its reactive chloro groups.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where its structure contributes to the final product's efficacy.
• Solvent for Specialized Reactions: Functions as a polar, aprotic solvent in organic synthesis, particularly for reactions involving strong bases or where moisture sensitivity is a concern.
• Surface Active Agent Synthesis: A key raw material in the production of certain surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial and formulation chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(2-Chloroethoxy)Ethane
CAS No.	112-26-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	187.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Dichloro-3-oxapentane; Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether; Dichlorodiethyl ether; sym-Dichlorodiethyl ether; Chlorex; DCEE; 2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether; Ethane, 1,2-bis(2-chloroethoxy)-
EINECS	203-953-2

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(2-Chloroethoxy)Ethane is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, clarity, water content, and specific impurities is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance for your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2 %
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.457 - 1.461
Density (20°C)	1.210 - 1.230 g/mL
Related Impurities (GC)	Reported on COA

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.