Description

(2-Chloroethyl)-α-Chlorotoluene is a specialized chlorinated organic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a chloromethyl and a chloroethyl group on an aromatic ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific chlorinated aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the chlorotoluene moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step syntheses to introduce both aromatic and aliphatic chlorine functionalities for further derivatization.
• Research & Development: Critical compound for academic and industrial research exploring new reaction pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloroethyl)-α-Chlorotoluene
CAS No.	53452-75-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10Cl2
Molecular Weight	189.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-(2-chloroethyl)benzene; α,2'-Dichloroethylbenzene; 2-(2-Chloroethyl)benzyl chloride; (2-Chloroethyl)benzyl chloride; Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(2-chloroethyl)-; o-(2-Chloroethyl)benzyl chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of (2-Chloroethyl)-α-Chlorotoluene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure product integrity through comprehensive analytical methods including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and conformance to agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports your regulatory and process validation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is compatible with strong acids and organic solvents but should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.18 - 1.22 g/mL

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