Description

3-Chloro-1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl is a halogenated terphenyl derivative, a high-purity organic intermediate of significant interest in advanced material synthesis. Its rigid, conjugated structure and chlorine substituent make it a valuable building block for creating specialized polymers and electronic components. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for developing novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the terphenyl backbone contributes to stability and bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor or host material in the manufacture of OLED displays and lighting due to its electron-transport and luminescent properties.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Employed in the synthesis of liquid crystals for displays (LCDs) and optical devices, leveraging its anisotropic molecular structure.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance engineering plastics and heat-resistant polymers.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic materials.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent in Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to construct complex polyaromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl
CAS No.	1762-86-3
Molecular Formula	C18H13Cl
Molecular Weight	264.75 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloroterphenyl; 3-Chloro-p-terphenyl; 1-Chloro-4-phenylbiphenyl; 3-Chloro-1,1':4',1''-terphenyl; 3-Chloro-[1,1':4',1'']terphenyl; 3-Chloro-p-quaterphenyl (common misnomer); 3-Cl-Terphenyl; Chloroterphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in cGMP and ISO 9001 environments for research and production use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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