Description

2',6'-Dichloroacetophenone CAS NO 2040-05-3 is a versatile chlorinated aromatic ketone that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive carbonyl and halogen groups, enabling precise chemical transformations for creating complex molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its dichloro-substituted aromatic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation and nucleophilic substitution reactions to construct more complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compounds.
• Material Science Precursor: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysts, and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2',6'-Dichloroacetophenone
CAS No.	2040-05-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	189.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichloroacetophenone; 1-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)ethanone; α,2,6-Trichloroacetophenone (incorrect but common misnomer); 2,6-Dichlorophenyl methyl ketone; NSC 406079; Ethanone, 1-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-; Acetophenone, 2',6'-dichloro-
EINECS	218-036-4

Quality Control

Our 2',6'-Dichloroacetophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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