Description

3,3'-Oxydipropionyl Dichloride is a versatile and highly reactive bifunctional acid chloride monomer. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for the synthesis of polymers and specialty chemicals, enabling the creation of materials with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require a reliable, high-purity intermediate for condensation reactions and polymerizations.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A crucial monomer for producing polyesters, polyamides, and other condensation polymers, particularly those requiring ether linkages in the backbone for flexibility.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, where its acid chloride groups facilitate amide and ester bond formation.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to the molecular framework of these compounds.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a crosslinker in resin and coating formulations to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength.
• Dendrimer and Hyperbranched Polymer Production: Ideal for constructing complex, branched macromolecular architectures due to its two reactive sites.
• Surface Modification: Used to graft functional groups onto material surfaces (e.g., silica, polymers) to alter wettability, adhesion, or biocompatibility.
• Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs): A potential monomer for high-performance LCPs used in electronics and aerospace applications.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for preparing diacids, diesters, diamides, and other bifunctional derivatives.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,3'-Oxydipropionyl Dichloride
CAS No.	44995-78-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	199.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Oxydipropanoyl Dichloride; Bis(2-chloro-2-oxoethyl) Ether; 3,3'-Oxybis(propanoyl chloride); Diglycolyl Dichloride; Oxydipropionyl Chloride; Ether, bis(2-chloro-2-oxoethyl); Propanoyl chloride, 3,3'-oxybis-; 2,2'-Oxybis(acetyl chloride)
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Quality Control

Our 3,3'-Oxydipropionyl Dichloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and key physical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from moisture, bases, and alcohols.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Related Impurities (GC/HPLC)	≤ 1.0 % (total)

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