Description

2,2',4,4',5,6-Hexachlorodiphenyl Ether is a specific, high-purity chlorinated diphenyl ether compound, identified by CAS NO 106220-83-1. This chemical is valued for its role as a critical reference standard and research-grade intermediate in analytical and synthetic chemistry. It is primarily required by analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in method development and quality control.

Application

• Environmental Analysis Reference Standard: Used for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (GC-MS, HPLC) in the detection and quantification of chlorinated aromatic compounds in soil, water, and biota samples.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a precise chemical entity in studies investigating the environmental fate, metabolic pathways, and toxicological profiles of polychlorinated diphenyl ethers.
• Method Development & Validation: A critical component for developing and verifying new analytical protocols in compliance with regulatory frameworks for persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex halogenated organic molecules for specialized research applications.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Employed as an internal or external standard to ensure the accuracy and precision of analytical data in commercial and regulatory testing laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2',4,4',5,6-Hexachlorodiphenyl Ether
CAS No.	106220-83-1
Molecular Formula	C12H4Cl6O
Molecular Weight	376.88 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2',4,4',5,6-Hexachloro-1,1'-oxybisbenzene; Hexachlorodiphenyl Ether (specific isomer); 1,1'-Oxybis[2,4,5-trichloro-6-(2-chlorophenyl)benzene] (alternative IUPAC); PCB Ether Derivative; Chlorinated Diphenyl Ether; BDE-154 (common congener designation for this isomer); 2,2',4,4',5,6-HexaCDE
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Quality Control

Our 2,2',4,4',5,6-Hexachlorodiphenyl Ether is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles, typically determined via chromatographic methods. We support research and analytical standards with traceable documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. For long-term stability, consider storage under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Characteristic range provided per batch
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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