Description

Tetrachloroethylene Carbonate is a specialized chlorinated organic carbonate ester with significant utility as a reactive intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile building block for introducing carbonate and chlorinated functionalities into target molecules under controlled conditions. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors for developing novel compounds and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing carbonate protecting groups or chlorinated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its chlorinated carbonate structure provides unique biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, such as polycarbonates and polyurethanes, with enhanced flame-retardant or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a solvent and reactant in various organic transformations, including carboxylation and chlorination reactions.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use as a functional additive in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve stability and performance at high voltages.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrachloroethylene Carbonate
CAS No.	22432-68-4
Molecular Formula	C3Cl4O3
Molecular Weight	229.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Perchloroethylene Carbonate; Tetrachloroethene Carbonate; Carbonochloridic Acid, Tetrachloroethylene Ester; 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethylene Carbonate; 3,3,4,4-Tetrachloro-1,2-dioxolan-5-one; TCEC
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Quality Control

Our Tetrachloroethylene Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and the material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance 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 reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.70 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.48

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