Description

2,3,6,7-Tetrachloro-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1,4-dione is a halogenated tetrahydronaphthoquinone derivative, a versatile synthetic intermediate prized for its unique electrophilic character and structural framework. This compound matters for its critical role in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of advanced materials and functional chemicals. Industrial and research chemists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors need this high-purity building block to drive innovation in product development.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive quinone and halogenated structure.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a crucial building block for constructing pharmacologically active quinone-based compounds and other heterocyclic systems in drug discovery.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized colorants and pigments where the chlorinated naphthoquinone core imparts specific color fastness and stability properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of high-performance polymers and resins with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable electrophile in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions for constructing complex polycyclic structures in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors or charge-transport layers, due to its electron-accepting quinone moiety.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,3,6,7-Tetrachloro-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1,4-dione
CAS No.	6317-88-0
Molecular Formula	C10H4Cl4O2
Molecular Weight	307.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,6,7-Tetrachloro-1,4,5,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1,4-dione; 1,4,5,8-Tetrahydro-2,3,6,7-tetrachloro-1,4-dioxonaphthalene; 2,3,6,7-Tetrachloro-5,8-dihydro-1,4-naphthoquinone; NSC 403914; Tetrachlorotetrahydronaphthoquinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,3,6,7-Tetrachloro-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1,4-dione undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Our quality management system is designed to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency, purity, and reliable performance in your synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.