Description

3,4-Dichlorocyclobutene is a versatile chlorinated cyclobutene derivative that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its strained ring structure and reactive chlorine substituents make it a key building block for the synthesis of complex molecules and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and other cycloaddition chemistry to create strained and functionalized ring systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for constructing novel ligand frameworks in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Functions as a reactive handle for labeling or modifying biomolecules in probe development.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichlorocyclobutene
CAS No.	41326-64-1
Molecular Formula	C4H4Cl2
Molecular Weight	122.98 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dichloro-1-cyclobutene; 1-Cyclobutene, 3,4-dichloro-; 3,4-Dichlorocyclobut-1-ene; Dichlorocyclobutene
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dichlorocyclobutene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its reactivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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