Description

1,4-Dichloro-2-(1-Chloroethyl)Benzene is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its multi-functional structure, which provides reactive sites for further chemical transformations, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzene core with specific halogen functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its chlorinated structure contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories and pilot plants for constructing complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysts and monomers for specialty polymers.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the development of liquid crystals, dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dichloro-2-(1-Chloroethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	54965-00-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7Cl3
Molecular Weight	225.50 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-4-(1-chloroethyl)-2-chlorobenzene; 2-(1-Chloroethyl)-1,4-dichlorobenzene; 1,4-Dichloro-2-(α-chloroethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,4-dichloro-2-(1-chloroethyl)-; (1-Chloroethyl)-2,5-dichlorobenzene (isomer); α-Chloroethyl-2,5-dichlorobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dichloro-2-(1-Chloroethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 organic solvents. 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	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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