Description

(1E,3Z)-1,4-Dichlorobuta-1,3-Diene is a high-purity, reactive chlorinated diene intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists for constructing heterocyclic compounds, polymers, and other specialty chemicals where its unique conjugated diene structure with chlorine substituents offers precise reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds containing chlorinated or diene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and alkene functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex, multi-ring organic structures in academic and industrial research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where specific chlorinated intermediates are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1E,3Z)-1,4-Dichlorobuta-1,3-Diene
CAS No.	3588-13-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4Cl2
Molecular Weight	122.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dichloro-1,3-butadiene; (1E,3Z)-1,4-Dichloro-1,3-butadiene; 1,4-Dichlorobuta-1,3-diene; trans,cis-1,4-Dichlorobuta-1,3-diene; 1,3-Butadiene, 1,4-dichloro-, (1E,3Z)-; 1,4-Dichloro-trans,cis-1,3-butadiene; 1,4-DCB; DCBD
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Quality Control

Our (1E,3Z)-1,4-Dichlorobuta-1,3-Diene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizers, bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Ratio (1E,3Z)	≥ 95:5
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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