Description

Endosulfan Ether is a specific organic chemical compound belonging to the class of ethers, derived from the cyclodiene insecticide endosulfan. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard in chemical synthesis and analytical research. It is primarily utilized by agrochemical manufacturers and analytical laboratories for product development, quality control, and environmental monitoring. Its defined structure makes it essential for studies related to pesticide metabolism and residue analysis.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex agrochemicals and specialty organic compounds.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of instruments and as a qualitative/quantitative standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for pesticide analysis.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying the chemistry, environmental fate, and degradation pathways of cyclodiene-related compounds.
• Quality Control: Essential for in-house quality assurance protocols within agrochemical production facilities to monitor process impurities and ensure batch consistency.
• Metabolite Studies: Used in toxicological and environmental research to investigate the metabolic breakdown products of endosulfan.

Basic Information

Product Name	Endosulfan Ether
CAS No.	3369-52-6
Molecular Formula	C9H6Cl6O
Molecular Weight	340.86 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,5,6,7,7-Hexachloro-8,9,10-trinorborn-5-ene-2,3-dimethanol cyclic sulfite; Endosulfan ether; Hexachlorohexahydromethano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin 3-oxide; 6,7,8,9,10,10-Hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin 3-oxide; α-Endosulfan impurity; Endosulfan I impurity; Thiodan ether
EINECS	222-153-1

Quality Control

Our Endosulfan Ether is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the demands of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation (via IR, NMR), and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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