Description

Alpha,Alpha'-Dichloro-p-Xylene is a versatile and reactive organic intermediate, primarily used as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex chemical structures. Its bifunctional nature, featuring two reactive chloromethyl groups on a benzene ring, makes it an essential precursor for cross-linking agents, polymers, and specialty fine chemicals. This compound is particularly valuable for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to create advanced materials and active ingredients with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of complex organic molecules.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings to enhance thermal stability, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Utilized in organic and organometallic chemistry to create complexing agents for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain advanced colorants and functional dyes.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alpha,Alpha'-Dichloro-p-Xylene
CAS No.	623-25-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight	175.05 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α'-Dichloro-p-xylene; 1,4-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene; p-Xylylene dichloride; p-Xylylenedichloride; p-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene; Dichloro-p-xylene; DCX; p-Dichloromethylbenzene; EINECS 210-796-7
EINECS	210-796-7

Quality Control

Our Alpha,Alpha'-Dichloro-p-Xylene is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

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

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