Description

1-Chloro-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)Ethane is a specialized chlorinated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive benzyl chloride moiety and a chlorinated aromatic ring, making it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with diphenylmethane or diarylethane scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of monomers for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)Ethane
CAS No.	20001-65-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight	175.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane; (4-Chlorophenyl)chloroethane; 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-chloroethane; α-Chloro-4-chloroethylbenzene; p-Chloro-α-chloroethylbenzene; 4-Chlorobenzyl Chloride, Ethylated; NSC 403119; Benzene, 1-chloro-4-(1-chloroethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-1-(4-Chlorophenyl)Ethane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 2-25°C. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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