Description

Dichloroacetonitrile is a versatile halogenated nitrile compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, particularly as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds and agrochemical intermediates, makes it a valuable asset for research and industrial-scale production. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as pyrimidines and triazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its dichloroacetonitrile moiety is incorporated into complex molecules to enhance biological activity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent for cyanoalkylation reactions and as a starting material for the preparation of novel specialty chemicals and ligands.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain high-performance dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce cyano and chloro functional groups into polymer chains, modifying properties like solubility and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloroacetonitrile
CAS No.	3018-12-0
Molecular Formula	C2HCl2N
Molecular Weight	109.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloromethyl cyanide; Dichloroacetonitrile; Chloro(chloroformyl)methanimine; DCAN; Acetonitrile, dichloro-; 2,2-Dichloroacetonitrile; α,α-Dichloroacetonitrile
EINECS	221-159-4

Quality Control

Our Dichloroacetonitrile is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for our global B2B clients.

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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.37 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.439 - 1.443

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