Description

Octachloro-1-Butene is a highly chlorinated aliphatic compound, primarily valued as a versatile chemical intermediate and a potent flame retardant precursor. Its fully chlorinated structure provides excellent thermal stability and halogen content, making it a critical raw material for specialized industrial syntheses. This product is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to enhance material properties or develop novel halogenated compounds.

Application

• Flame Retardant Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of high-efficiency halogenated flame retardants for plastics, textiles, and coatings.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of other chlorinated organic compounds, including specialty solvents and extractants.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive modifier or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers to improve chemical resistance.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for certain chlorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in chemical research and development for studying chlorination reactions.
• Lubricant & Additive Production: Used in the formulation of extreme-pressure additives and specialty lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octachloro-1-Butene
CAS No.	2482-68-0
Molecular Formula	C4Cl8
Molecular Weight	371.66 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,2,3,4,4,4-Octachlorobut-2-ene; Perchloro-1-butene; Octachlorobut-2-ene; 1-Butene, octachloro-; Tetrachloroethylene Dimer
EINECS	219-632-8

Quality Control

Our Octachloro-1-Butene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and active metals. 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	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.80 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~250°C (dec.)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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