Description

5,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)-2-Phenyl-1,3-Dioxane is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive chloromethyl and dioxane functional groups. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering chemists a handle for further functionalization and cyclization reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing heterocyclic scaffolds and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing dioxane or phenyl-substituted heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its reactive sites allow for the creation of targeted bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings, imparting specific chemical resistance or thermal properties.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cycloaddition and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing complex chelating ligands or catalyst frameworks used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science: Investigated for the development of advanced organic materials, such as porous organic polymers (POPs) or frameworks, due to its bifunctional reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)-2-Phenyl-1,3-Dioxane
CAS No.	6103-09-9
Molecular Formula	C12H14Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	261.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-5,5-bis(chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane; 1,3-Dioxane, 5,5-bis(chloromethyl)-2-phenyl-; NSC 403120; 5,5-Di(chloromethyl)-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxane; 2-Phenyl-5,5-di(chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane; 5,5-Bis(chloromethyl)-2-phenyl-m-dioxane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)-2-Phenyl-1,3-Dioxane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, 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 support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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