Description

Akos 212-44 CAS NO 4087-80-3 is a high-purity chemical intermediate, also known as 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl chloride, valued for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its primary importance lies in its reactive benzyl chloride and dichloro-substituted aromatic structure, enabling precise chemical modifications. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring dichlorobenzyl motifs.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing complex dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in various reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and Friedel-Crafts alkylations, to introduce the 2,4-dichlorobenzyl group.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Used in the synthesis of advanced materials for electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Akos 212-44
CAS No.	4087-80-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl3
Molecular Weight	195.47 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichlorobenzyl chloride; 1-(Chloromethyl)-2,4-dichlorobenzene; α,2,4-Trichlorotoluene; (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)methyl chloride; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dichloro-; 2,4-Dichloro-α-chlorotoluene; RCRA waste number U070
EINECS	223-817-1

Quality Control

Every batch of Akos 212-44 is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial and research use. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support compliance with global regulatory frameworks such as REACH.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.40 g/cm³

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