Description

1,1,1,5-Tetrachloropentane is a halogenated organic compound with the CAS number 2467-10-9, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and solvent in specialized chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it a useful building block for introducing chlorinated alkyl chains and for applications requiring a highly volatile, non-polar medium. This chemical is primarily sought by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for research and production processes.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of more complex fluorinated or chlorinated compounds for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
• Specialty Solvent: Used as a high-volatility solvent for reactions and extractions requiring a dense, non-polar organic medium.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a chlorinating agent or cross-linking auxiliary in the production of specialty polymers and flame-retardant materials.
• Laboratory Research: Employed in R&D settings for method development and as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use in precision cleaning formulations or as a component in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes.
• Lubricant & Additive Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacturing of specialty lubricants and extreme-pressure additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,5-Tetrachloropentane
CAS No.	2467-10-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8Cl4
Molecular Weight	212.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentane, 1,1,1,5-tetrachloro-; NSC 92439; 1,1,1,5-Tetrachloropentane; Tetrachloropentane
EINECS	219-575-7

Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,5-Tetrachloropentane is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.35 g/mL
Boiling Point	~190-195°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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