Description

1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)Butane-1,3-Dione is a specialized diketone derivative featuring a dichlorinated aromatic ring, serving as a high-value chemical building block. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced intermediates in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the reactivity of the diketone and dichlorophenyl groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and the discovery of new chemical entities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal complexes used in catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)Butane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	55748-84-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	231.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,3-butanedione; 3,4-Dichlorophenylbutane-1,3-dione; 3',4'-Dichlorodibenzoylmethane; 1,3-Butanedione, 1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-; 3,4-DCDBM; NSC 403116; Dibenzoylmethane, 3',4'-dichloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)Butane-1,3-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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