Description

2,6-Dichlorothiophenol is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thiophenol core substituted with chlorine atoms at the 2 and 6 positions. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing thioether or disulfide linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichlorinated thiophenol moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating polymers with unique electronic or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of sulfur-containing dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichlorothiophenol
CAS No.	24966-39-0
Molecular Formula	C6H4Cl2S
Molecular Weight	179.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichlorobenzenethiol; 2,6-Dichlorothiophenol; 2,6-Dichlorophenyl mercaptan; Benzenethiol, 2,6-dichloro-; 2,6-Dichlorothiophenol; 2,6-Dichlorobenzene-1-thiol
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichlorothiophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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