Description

Chlorodimethylarsine is a highly volatile organoarsenic compound with the chemical formula (CH₃)₂AsCl. This specialized chemical serves as a critical intermediate and precursor in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working on the development of novel organometallic compounds, semiconductor materials, and specialized ligands for catalysis. The compound's reactivity makes it valuable for precise chemical synthesis where controlled introduction of an arsenic moiety is required.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key precursor for synthesizing more complex organoarsenic compounds and arsenic-containing heterocycles.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel semiconductor materials and doping agents for electronic applications.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D settings for methodological studies and exploratory chemistry.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in environmental testing and toxicological studies for arsenic speciation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorodimethylarsine
CAS No.	557-89-1
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆AsCl
Molecular Weight	140.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylchloroarsine; DMCA; Cacodyl chloride; Arsine, chlorodimethyl-; Dimethylarsinous chloride; (CH3)2AsCl
EINECS	209-190-2

Quality Control

Our Chlorodimethylarsine is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and elemental analysis to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area, ideally at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation and moisture ingress. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 90.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.48 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~106-108°C

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