Description

2,4-Dichloro-1-Ethylbenzene is a versatile chlorinated aromatic compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its chlorine and ethyl substituents, which enable selective functionalization for building complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloroethylbenzene structure provides biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a building block for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce chlorine and aromatic groups into polymer chains, enhancing flame retardancy and chemical resistance.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other transformations in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-1-Ethylbenzene
CAS No.	54484-62-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight	175.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2,4-dichlorobenzene; 2,4-Dichloroethylbenzene; Ethyl-2,4-dichlorobenzene; 2,4-Dichloro-1-ethylbenzene; 2,4-Dichloroethylbenzol; (2,4-Dichlorophenyl)ethane; NSC 406106
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichloro-1-Ethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity while monitoring for specified impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.25 g/cm³

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