Description

3,3'-Oxybis(2-Chloro-1-Propene) is a versatile chlorinated ether compound with significant utility as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two reactive chloromethyl groups, makes it a valuable building block for creating polymers, cross-linking agents, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new materials or active ingredients.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and coatings with enhanced chemical resistance.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Surface Active Agents: Employed in the manufacture of specialty surfactants and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Chemical Linker: Functions as a spacer or linker molecule in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and dendrimers.
• Flame Retardant Additives: A component in the synthesis of halogenated flame retardants for plastics and textiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Oxybis(2-Chloro-1-Propene)
CAS No.	4162-62-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10Cl2O
Molecular Weight	169.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(2-chloroallyl) ether; 2-Chloroallyl ether; 1,1'-[Oxybis(methylene)]bis[2-chloroethene]; 2-Chloro-1-(2-chloroallyloxy)prop-2-ene; DCAPE; Ether, bis(2-chloro-2-propenyl); NSC 2091
EINECS	224-027-7

Quality Control

Our 3,3'-Oxybis(2-Chloro-1-Propene) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.18 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.480

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