Description

1,2-Bis(Chloromethyl)Benzene is a versatile organic intermediate featuring two reactive chloromethyl groups on an aromatic ring. This bifunctional structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty polymers, and advanced materials who require a reliable source of high-purity chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and engineering plastics.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic transformations, including cyclization and macrocycle formation, due to its two reactive sites.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain complex dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Chloromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	612-12-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight	175.05 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Xylylene Dichloride; α,α'-Dichloro-o-xylene; 1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene; o-Xylyl Dichloride; (o-Xylylene) Dichloride; Benzene, 1,2-bis(chloromethyl)-; NSC 403697; o-Dichloromethylbenzene
EINECS	210-284-7

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(Chloromethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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