Description

2,3,4,5-Tetrachloroaniline is a halogenated aniline derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a highly functionalized aromatic core for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and production specialists in fine chemical synthesis, where it acts as a key building block for active ingredients and specialty dyes.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a multi-chlorinated aniline moiety.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for producing high-performance, color-fast azo dyes and complex organic pigments.
• Polymer Additives: Employed in the manufacture of light stabilizers, flame retardants, and other specialty additives for polymer systems.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring novel organic reactions and synthesizing new chemical entities.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination) to create complex amines.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,5-Tetrachloroaniline
CAS No.	634-83-3
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl4N
Molecular Weight	230.90 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzenamine; 1-Amino-2,3,4,5-tetrachlorobenzene; Benzenamine, 2,3,4,5-tetrachloro-; Tetrachloroaniline; 2,3,4,5-TCA; Aniline, 2,3,4,5-tetrachloro-; NSC 60545
EINECS	211-213-2

Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,5-Tetrachloroaniline is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, and we support compliance with global regulatory frameworks such as REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's light-sensitive nature.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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