Description

1,3-Bis(Chloromethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic building block featuring two reactive chloromethyl groups on a meta-substituted benzene ring. This bifunctional reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. It is essential for R&D and production in industries such as polymer chemistry, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where it serves as a key precursor for cross-linking agents, macrocyclic compounds, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Polymer Cross-linking Agent: A key monomer for the production of cross-linked resins, ion-exchange resins, and high-performance polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and macrocyclic drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Employed in the manufacture of complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: A valuable reagent for creating novel organic frameworks and advanced polymeric materials in R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(Chloromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	626-16-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8Cl2
Molecular Weight	175.05 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Xylylene Dichloride; α,α'-Dichloro-m-xylene; 1,3-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene; m-Xylylenedichloride; m-Xylylene Chloride; m-XDC; Benzene, 1,3-bis(chloromethyl)-; meta-Xylylene Dichloride
EINECS	210-943-3

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(Chloromethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing all relevant parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	30 - 34 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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