Description

3,6-Bis(Chloromethyl)Toluene is a versatile aromatic compound featuring two reactive chloromethyl groups, making it a valuable bifunctional intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for the construction of complex molecular architectures, including polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries seeking to introduce functional handles or create cross-linked structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bridged or functionalized aromatic cores.
• Polymer & Resin Manufacturing: Used as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and high-performance thermosetting plastics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate substituted toluene derivatives.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A key starting material in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Employed in the manufacture of complex organic dyes and pigments, where its reactive sites allow for chromophore modification.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Bis(Chloromethyl)Toluene
CAS No.	2387-18-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10Cl2
Molecular Weight	189.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(chloromethyl)-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-1,4-bis(chloromethyl)benzene; 3,6-Di(chloromethyl)toluene; Toluene-3,6-diylbis(chloromethane); α,α'-Dichloro-2-methyl-p-xylene; 2-Methyl-p-xylylene dichloride; p-Xylylene dichloride, 2-methyl-
EINECS	219-207-8

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Bis(Chloromethyl)Toluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, and our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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