Description

1-Chloro-3-(1-Chloro-Ethyl)-Benzene is a versatile chlorinated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industrial buyers and R&D chemists in fine chemical manufacturing, material science, and life science research require this high-purity intermediate for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a substituted benzyl or phenethyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chlorinated aromatic core provides bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and halogenated structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: A valuable building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Suitable for use in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-3-(1-Chloro-Ethyl)-Benzene
CAS No.	34887-78-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight	175.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-3-(1-chloroethyl)benzene; 1-Chloro-3-(α-chloroethyl)benzene; m-(1-Chloroethyl)chlorobenzene; 3-(1-Chloroethyl)chlorobenzene; (1-Chloroethyl)benzene, 3-chloro-; Benzene, 1-chloro-3-(1-chloroethyl)-; α,3-Dichloroethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-3-(1-Chloro-Ethyl)-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 global B2B clientele. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption or contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total
Density (20°C)	~1.25 g/cm³

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