Description

3,5-Di-tert-Butyl-2,6-Dichlorotoluene is a high-purity, substituted toluene derivative that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered structure, featuring tert-butyl and chlorine substituents, makes it an essential building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for sterically demanding molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its substituted aromatic core provides stability and bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for synthesizing specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Intermediate in the development of charge-transport materials, OLED components, and other electronic chemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Di-tert-Butyl-2,6-Dichlorotoluene
CAS No.	19404-57-0
Molecular Formula	C15H22Cl2
Molecular Weight	273.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichloro-3,5-di-tert-butyltoluene; 1,3-Di-tert-butyl-2,4-dichloro-5-methylbenzene; 3,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,6-dichlorotoluene; 2,6-Dichloro-3,5-bis(tert-butyl)toluene; Toluene, 2,6-dichloro-3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-2,6-dichloro-1-methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Di-tert-Butyl-2,6-Dichlorotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC-MS for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.