Description

5,6-Dichlorobenzotriazole is a high-purity halogenated benzotriazole derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and performance additive. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile building block for advanced materials and as a corrosion inhibitor or stabilizer in demanding formulations. This compound is essential for industries including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymer production, and specialty chemical manufacturing, where precise molecular functionality is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a halogenated heterocyclic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a UV stabilizer, light absorber, or corrosion inhibitor in engineering plastics, coatings, and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the dichlorobenzotriazole moiety into complex molecules via coupling or substitution reactions.
• Metalworking Fluids: Employed as a high-performance corrosion inhibitor in synthetic and semi-synthetic industrial fluid formulations.
• Photographic Chemicals: Used in the manufacture of certain light-sensitive compounds and photographic developers.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dichlorobenzotriazole
CAS No.	34374-67-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl2N3
Molecular Weight	188.01 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dichloro-1H-benzotriazole; 5,6-Dichloro-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole; 1H-Benzotriazole, 5,6-dichloro-; 5,6-Dichlorobenzotriazol; Dichlorobenzotriazole; DBTA; NSC 403079
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Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dichlorobenzotriazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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