Description

1,2-Dibromo-1,1-Dichloro-2,2-Dichloroethane is a halogenated hydrocarbon compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and reactive intermediate, enabling the precise introduction of bromine and chlorine atoms into complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, as well as industrial chemists, working in the fields of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in multi-step reactions requiring halogenated precursors.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where specific halogenation patterns are required for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive halogen atoms.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of flame retardants, polymer modifiers, and other specialty chemicals where bromine/chlorine content is critical.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for method development, catalysis studies, and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dibromo-1,1-Dichloro-2,2-Dichloroethane
CAS No.	558-57-6
Molecular Formula	C2Br2Cl4
Molecular Weight	329.66 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane; Tetrachlorodibromoethane; sym-Tetrachlorodibromoethane; Ethane, 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-; NSC 9245; 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-1,2-dibromoethane
EINECS	209-200-5

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dibromo-1,1-Dichloro-2,2-Dichloroethane is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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