Description

1,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran is a high-purity, halogenated dibenzofuran derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and analytical science. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and analytical reagent for the detection and quantification of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in environmental and biological matrices. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, environmental testing laboratories, and chemical manufacturers engaged in method development, quality control, and regulatory compliance studies.

Application

• Environmental Analysis: Certified reference material (CRM) for the quantification of dioxin-like compounds in soil, water, and air samples as per EPA and international standards.
• Toxicological Research: A key analyte in studies investigating the environmental fate, bioaccumulation, and toxicological profiles of polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs).
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for calibrating high-resolution gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) systems and validating analytical methods in accredited laboratories.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Used as an internal or external standard to ensure the accuracy and precision of analytical data in commercial testing services.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports industries in monitoring emissions and waste streams to comply with global regulations like the Stockholm Convention on POPs.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block or model compound in specialized organic synthesis for developing novel materials or degradation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran
CAS No.	30402-14-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₄Cl₄O
Molecular Weight	305.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,6,8-TCDF; TCDF; NSC 89292; Tetrachlorodibenzofuran; Dibenzofuran, 1,3,6,8-tetrachloro-; 1,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo[b,d]furan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 1,3,6,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards for reference materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and trace impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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