Description

Trichloroepoxyethane is a specialized halogenated epoxide compound with significant utility as a reactive intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an epoxide ring and chlorine substituents, makes it a valuable building block for introducing functional complexity into target molecules. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized epoxide moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trichloroepoxyethane unit contributes to biological activity.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating specialized epoxy resins, coatings, and adhesives with enhanced chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research and development for ring-opening reactions, nucleophilic additions, and as a scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring precise halogenated epoxide chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichloroepoxyethane
CAS No.	16967-79-6
Molecular Formula	C2H3Cl3O
Molecular Weight	149.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2-Trichloro-2,3-epoxypropane; 2-(Trichloromethyl)oxirane; Epichlorohydrin, trichloro-; Trichloromethyloxirane; 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxy-1,1,2-trichloropropane; 2,3-Epoxy-1,1,2-trichloropropane; Oxirane, (trichloromethyl)-; Glycidyl trichloride
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Quality Control

Our Trichloroepoxyethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.50 - 1.55
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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