Description

2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octachloro-2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octahydro-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-Tetraazatetraphosphocine is a high-purity, specialty organophosphorus compound with a unique cyclic structure. This chemical is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and flame retardant precursor in advanced material science. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Flame Retardant Synthon: Serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of novel, high-efficiency halogenated phosphorus-based flame retardants for engineering plastics and textiles.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Used in research to develop novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts due to its multidentate phosphorus-nitrogen structure.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to incorporate phosphorus and nitrogen functionalities into polymer backbones to improve thermal stability and flame resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new heterocyclic and organophosphorus chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octachloro-2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octahydro-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-Tetraazatetraphosphocine
CAS No.	2950-45-0
Molecular Formula	C4H8Cl8N4P4
Molecular Weight	570.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Octachlorocyclotetraphosphazene; Cyclotetraphosphazene, octachloro-; 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octachlorocyclotetraphosphazatriene; Phosphonitrilic chloride tetramer; Tetrameric phosphonitrile chloride; PNCl2 tetramer; Cyclic tetrachlorophosphazene; Hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene tetramer (common misnomer)
EINECS	220-960-1

Quality Control

Our 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octachloro-2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octahydro-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-Tetraazatetraphosphocine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against stringent in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	122 - 126 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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