Description

1,3-Bis(Dichloromethyl)Benzene is a versatile and reactive aromatic compound featuring two dichloromethyl functional groups. This structure makes it a valuable key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing advanced chemical architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for molecular diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials where its aromatic and halogenated structure imparts specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex aromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(Dichloromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	30430-40-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl4
Molecular Weight	243.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(dichloromethyl)benzene; α,α,α',α'-Tetrachloro-m-xylene; m-Xylene, α,α,α',α'-tetrachloro-; 1,3-Bis(dichloromethyl)benzol; Benzene, 1,3-bis(dichloromethyl)-; m-Bis(dichloromethyl)benzene; Tetrachloro-m-xylene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(Dichloromethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 strong bases and sources of ignition. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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