Description

3,5-Dichloroacetoacetanilid is a specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in the synthesis of high-performance pigments and dyes. Its value lies in its role as a key coupling component, enabling the production of vibrant and stable azo colorants. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pigment and dye industries, particularly for creating yellow and orange hues with excellent lightfastness and heat stability for plastics, inks, and coatings.

Application

• Primary intermediate for the synthesis of high-performance organic azo pigments, especially diarylide yellows (PY-12, PY-13, PY-14, PY-17).
• Key coupling component in the production of disperse dyes and other colorants for synthetic fibers.
• Used in manufacturing pigments for plastics coloration, providing excellent dispersion and thermal stability.
• Essential raw material in the formulation of printing inks, contributing to color strength and print quality.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of pigments for industrial coatings and automotive paints.
• Research and development chemical for novel colorant molecules and specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloroacetoacetanilid
CAS No.	52793-04-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	246.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dichloroacetoacetamide; 3,5-Dichloro-2'-hydroxyacetoacetanilide; Acetoacet-3,5-dichloroanilide; N-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-3-oxobutanamide; 2-Acetyl-3-(3,5-dichlorophenylamino)-3-buten-2-one; AAMX (3,5-Dichloro); Coupling Component 4 (variant); Pigment Yellow 12 Intermediate
EINECS	258-174-5

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichloroacetoacetanilid is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profile determination, to meet the exacting standards of the pigment industry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Melting Point	145 - 150 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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