Description

4-Chloro-1,3-Benzenedithiol is a specialized aromatic dithiol compound with a reactive chlorine substituent, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a thiol and a chloro group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, where precise molecular architecture is paramount for developing new active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing benzothiazole or other sulfur-heterocyclic cores with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the chloro and thiol groups enable the introduction of specific bioactive moieties.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Functions as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, useful in metal complexation and catalytic processes.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions and coupling chemistries to introduce the 1,3-dithiol unit into more complex molecular frameworks.
• Research and Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-1,3-Benzenedithiol
CAS No.	58593-78-5
Molecular Formula	C6H5ClS2
Molecular Weight	176.69 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chlorobenzene-1,3-dithiol; 4-Chloro-1,3-dimercaptobenzene; 1,3-Benzenedithiol, 4-chloro-; 4-Chlorobenzene-1,3-dithiol; 4-Chloro-m-benzenedithiol; 4-Chloro-1,3-benzenedithiol; 4-Cl-1,3-BDT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-1,3-Benzenedithiol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and GC/MS, NMR (1H, 13C) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and prolong shelf life. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder or solid
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.