Description

Mucochloric Anhydride CAS NO 4412-09-3 is a highly reactive heterocyclic compound primarily used as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a bifunctional electrophile, facilitating the construction of complex molecular architectures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable intermediate for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fused heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create novel bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a crucial electrophile in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions for constructing complex organic frameworks in research and development.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its ability to form conjugated structures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mucochloric Anhydride
CAS No.	4412-09-3
Molecular Formula	C4HCl3O2
Molecular Weight	191.41 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone; 3,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one; 3,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxy-5H-furan-2-one; Mucochloric acid anhydride; 2,3-Dichloromaleic anhydride (common misnomer); Dichloromaleic anhydride derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	224-562-5

Quality Control

Our Mucochloric Anhydride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	124 - 128 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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