Description

1,6-Dichlorohexane is a versatile aliphatic dihalide compound, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a flexible linker or spacer molecule, enabling the formation of longer carbon chains and heterocyclic structures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients, intermediates, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and nanomaterials.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a versatile alkylating agent and a precursor for synthesizing diamines, dithiols, and other bifunctional compounds.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Utilized in the synthesis of intermediates for liquid crystal materials.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Production: Serves as a building block for quaternary ammonium compounds and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Dichlorohexane
CAS No.	2163-00-0
Molecular Formula	C6H12Cl2
Molecular Weight	155.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamethylene Dichloride; 1,6-Dichloro-n-hexane; Dichlorohexane; α,ω-Dichlorohexane; Hexane-1,6-diyl dichloride; NSC 60530
EINECS	218-487-5

Quality Control

Our 1,6-Dichlorohexane is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, to ensure it meets precise purity and impurity profile specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

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 prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	1.065 - 1.075 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.454 - 1.458

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