Description

Bis(Trichloromethyl)Benzene is a versatile chlorinated aromatic compound that serves as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, stemming from the trichloromethyl groups, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules in research and industrial applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• As a critical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis for the development of novel drug candidates.
• In the production of agrochemicals, including pesticides and herbicides.
• As a precursor for dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators used in imaging and polymer curing.
• In organic synthesis research for constructing complex aromatic and heterocyclic compounds.
• For the synthesis of flame retardants and other specialty additives for polymers.
• As a reagent in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Trichloromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	25640-77-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4Cl6
Molecular Weight	312.74 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(trichloromethyl)benzene; p-Bis(trichloromethyl)benzene; α,α,α,α',α',α'-Hexachloro-p-xylene; Hexachloro-p-xylene; p-Xylene hexachloride; Benzene, 1,4-bis(trichloromethyl)-; NSC 408981
EINECS	247-141-4

Quality Control

Our Bis(Trichloromethyl)Benzene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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