Description

1,2-Dichlorocyclohexane is a versatile chlorinated cycloalkane intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its dual reactive sites, making it a valuable building block for the production of more complex chemical entities. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and industrial chemical producers seeking to create specialty polymers, agrochemicals, or fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer in the production of specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for cyclization reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a starting material for other cyclohexane derivatives.
• Solvent & Extraction Agent: Functions as a solvent in specific organic reactions and extraction processes within industrial settings.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dichlorocyclohexane
CAS No.	1121-21-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10Cl2
Molecular Weight	153.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dichlorocyclohexane; Cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloro-; NSC 60545; 1,2-Dichloro-cyclohexane; Dichlorocyclohexane; 1,2-Dichlorocyclohexane (mixed isomers); Cyclohexylene chloride
EINECS	214-336-4

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dichlorocyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support 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 acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent 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)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.180 - 1.200
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.488 - 1.492

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