Description

Trichloronitroethylene is a specialized halogenated nitro-olefin compound with the CAS registry number 4607-81-2. This reactive intermediate is valued for its unique combination of electron-withdrawing groups, making it a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce chloronitro functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions and an electrophile in nucleophilic addition reactions for academic and industrial research.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification of polymers and the synthesis of specialty monomers with specific electronic properties.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating novel organic electronic materials and ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Trichloronitroethylene
CAS No.	4607-81-2
Molecular Formula	C2Cl3NO2
Molecular Weight	192.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2-Trichloro-2-nitroethene; 1,1,2-Trichloro-2-nitroethylene; Trichloronitroethene; Nitrotrichloroethylene; Ethene, 1,1,2-trichloro-2-nitro-; NSC 92359; Trichloro(nitro)ethylene
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Quality Control

Our Trichloronitroethylene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and process development applications.

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 reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C to maintain stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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