Description

2,2-Dichlorocyclopropylethene is a versatile and reactive halogenated organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique strained-ring structure, featuring both a cyclopropane and a vinyl chloride moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing cyclopropane or spirocyclic ring systems, which are common in bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the dichlorocyclopropane unit can impart specific biological activity and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to create polycyclic compounds for material science and catalysis research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce reactive cyclopropane groups into polymer chains, modifying thermal and mechanical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dichlorocyclopropylethene
CAS No.	694-33-7
Molecular Formula	C5H6Cl2
Molecular Weight	137.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dichloro-2-vinylcyclopropane; 2,2-Dichloro-1-vinylcyclopropane; Vinyl 2,2-dichlorocyclopropane; 2,2-Dichlorocyclopropyl ethylene; (Dichlorocyclopropyl)ethene; Cyclopropane, 1,1-dichloro-2-ethenyl-; 1-Ethenyl-1,1-dichlorocyclopropane
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dichlorocyclopropylethene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%

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