Description

2,4,4,6-Tetrachloro-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one is a halogenated organic compound with the CAS registry number 20244-55-7. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique chlorinated quinone-like structure. It is primarily required by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a chlorinating agent or a precursor for other functionalized compounds in research and development.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,4,6-Tetrachloro-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one
CAS No.	20244-55-7
Molecular Formula	C6H2Cl4O
Molecular Weight	243.89 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,4,6-Tetrachloro-2,5-cyclohexadienone; 2,4,4,6-Tetrachlorocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one; Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone (common name); 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione (related isomer); NSC 403079; 2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-one, 2,4,4,6-tetrachloro-; 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene-3,6-diol oxidation product
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,4,6-Tetrachloro-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its halogenated nature, it should be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment in a controlled environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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