Description

1,3-Dichloro-5-(Chloromethyl)Benzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its trifunctional reactivity, offering multiple sites for nucleophilic substitution and further chemical elaboration. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate in the production of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive chloromethyl and chloro groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins with enhanced properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as those for OLEDs, due to its aromatic structure.
• Custom Synthesis & Fine Chemicals: A valuable scaffold for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical producers undertaking bespoke synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dichloro-5-(Chloromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	3290-06-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl3
Molecular Weight	195.47 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dichlorobenzyl Chloride; 5-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dichlorobenzene; 1,3-Dichloro-5-(chloromethyl)benzene; α,3,5-Trichlorotoluene; (3,5-Dichlorophenyl)methyl chloride; NSC 403108; Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-5-(chloromethyl)-
EINECS	221-956-7

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichloro-5-(Chloromethyl)Benzene is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its reactivity, it should be stored separately from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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