Description

Hexachloronorbornadiene is a highly chlorinated bicyclic organic compound with the CAS number 28680-44-6. This specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique polyhalogenated structure. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive halogen sites.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a specialized building block for constructing complex pharmacophores and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in medicinal chemistry.
• Flame Retardant Synthon: Acts as a starting material for developing halogenated flame retardant additives due to its high chlorine content.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, where its norbornadiene core can undergo various polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile reagent in Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions for creating complex polycyclic structures in organic laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of novel organic electronic materials and energy storage compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexachloronorbornadiene
CAS No.	28680-44-6
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl6
Molecular Weight	312.71 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,7,7-Hexachloronorbornadiene; 1,2,3,4,7,7-Hexachloro-2,5-norbornadiene; 1,2,3,4,7,7-Hexachlorobicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene; Hexachlorobicycloheptadiene; HCNBD; Norbornadiene, hexachloro-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene, 1,2,3,4,7,7-hexachloro-
EINECS	249-162-2

Quality Control

Our Hexachloronorbornadiene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, including GC and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	96 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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