Description

3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)Pentanedioic Acid is a high-purity dicarboxylic acid derivative featuring a dichlorinated aromatic moiety. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its dichlorophenyl group for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyesters and polyamides with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and constructing complex molecular libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic-acid functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)Pentanedioic Acid
CAS No.	371981-21-4
Molecular Formula	C11H10Cl2O4
Molecular Weight	277.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)glutaric Acid; 2,6-Dichloro-β,β'-glutaric acid; Pentanedioic acid, 3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-; Glutaric acid, 3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-; 371981-21-4; 3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)pentanedioic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)Pentanedioic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specification results. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP-grade intermediates and research-grade chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its acidic nature, ensure the storage area has appropriate secondary containment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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