Description

Dichloro(Dichloromethyl)Phosphine is a highly reactive organophosphorus compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both dichloromethyl and phosphorus-chlorine bonds, makes it an invaluable precursor for creating complex phosphorus-containing ligands and flame retardants. This chemical is essential for R&D and production in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries, where it enables the development of novel active ingredients and materials.

Application

• Phosphorus Ligand Synthesis: A key intermediate for producing sophisticated phosphine ligands used in homogeneous catalysis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions.
• Flame Retardant Precursor: Serves as a starting material in the manufacture of organophosphorus flame retardants for plastics, textiles, and electronics.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of organophosphate insecticides and herbicides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Employed in medicinal chemistry research for constructing novel phosphorus-based drug candidates and prodrugs.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or modifier to introduce phosphorus functionality into polymer backbones, enhancing properties like thermal stability.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Investigated as a potential precursor for depositing phosphorus-containing thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloro(Dichloromethyl)Phosphine
CAS No.	23415-85-2
Molecular Formula	CCl4P
Molecular Weight	197.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloro(dichloromethyl)phosphane; (Dichloromethyl)phosphonous Dichloride; Phosphonous Dichloride, (Dichloromethyl)-; Dichloromethylphosphonous Dichloride; Tetrachloromethylphosphine; (Dichloromethyl)phosphorus Dichloride
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Quality Control

Our Dichloro(Dichloromethyl)Phosphine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration and impurity profiling via GC or HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with water, strong acids, and bases. Containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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