Description

1,2-Dichloroethyl Acetate is a versatile chlorinated ester compound with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an ester and two chlorine atoms, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This chemical is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise chlorination and esterification steps.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring chlorinated side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where its chlorinated structure is incorporated into the final product.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an acetylating and chlorinating agent in various laboratory and industrial-scale organic reactions.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and coatings to alter physical properties.
• Solvent for Specialty Applications: Functions as a solvent for resins, oils, and other organic compounds in specific formulation processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in R&D laboratories for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dichloroethyl Acetate
CAS No.	10140-87-1
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	157.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid 1,2-Dichloroethyl Ester; 1,2-Dichloroethyl Ethanoate; 2-Chloro-1-(chloroethoxy)ethene; Ethylidene Chloride Acetate; NSC 403119; Dichloroethyl Acetate; β,β'-Dichloroethyl Acetate
EINECS	233-396-7

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dichloroethyl Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results for assay, clarity, moisture content, and specific impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. 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)	≤ 0.5 %
Density at 20°C	1.28 - 1.32 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.442 - 1.452

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