Description

2,4,6-Trichlorodibenzofuran is a chlorinated dibenzofuran compound of significant interest in analytical and environmental chemistry. This high-purity reference standard is critical for accurate identification, quantification, and toxicological assessment in complex matrices. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, environmental testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies involved in the analysis of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for the calibration of GC-MS, HRGC/HRMS, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Environmental Monitoring: Critical for the detection and quantification of dioxin-like compounds in soil, water, air, and industrial emissions to assess contamination levels.
• Food & Feed Safety Analysis: Used in methods to screen for the presence of polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) in the food chain, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key compound in studies investigating the environmental fate, bioaccumulation, and health effects of chlorinated aromatics.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing, optimizing, and validating new analytical protocols for POPs in various sample types.
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA): Employed in laboratory proficiency testing and as a spike/recovery standard to ensure the accuracy and precision of analytical data.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports testing mandated by international conventions like the Stockholm Convention on POPs and related national regulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trichlorodibenzofuran
CAS No.	58802-14-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₅Cl₃O
Molecular Weight	271.53 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trichlorodibenzofuran; PCDF 146; 2,4,6-Trichlorooxanthrene; Dibenzofuran, 2,4,6-trichloro-; Trichlorodibenzofuran (mixed isomers may be specified); 2,4,6-TriCDF
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trichlorodibenzofuran is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure the integrity required for trace-level analysis. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and chromatographic profile. We support compliance with standards relevant to environmental and food testing, and our quality system is designed to meet the exacting requirements of analytical reference material users.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). For long-term stability, storage at -20°C is recommended. Keep the container sealed to prevent contamination and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (GC-MS)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (area %)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, DMSO)

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