Description

1,2-Dichloro-1-Ethoxyethene is a versatile halogenated vinyl ether intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and alkoxy substituents, makes it a valuable electrophilic building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring functionalized vinyl ether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its reactive dichloroethylene group is incorporated into active molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in cycloaddition reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for other functionalized olefins in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Chemical Intermediate for Fine Chemicals: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance, flavor, and dye molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dichloro-1-Ethoxyethene
CAS No.	42345-82-4
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	141.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dichloroethoxyethene; (1,2-Dichloroethenoxy)ethane; Ethyl 1,2-dichlorovinyl ether; 1-Ethoxy-1,2-dichloroethene; 1,2-Dichloroethyl vinyl ether; Dichloroethoxyethylene; 42345-82-4; NSC 163063
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dichloro-1-Ethoxyethene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced chemical intermediate 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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use and stored at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.25 g/mL

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