Description

2,3,6-Trichloro-4-tert-Butyltoluene is a halogenated aromatic compound featuring a tert-butyl substituent, serving as a versatile and high-purity chemical intermediate. This compound matters for its role in facilitating complex organic syntheses, particularly in the development of advanced materials and active ingredients where precise chlorination patterns are critical. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring specific chlorinated aromatic cores.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal materials.
• Polymer Additive Research: Investigated for use as a flame retardant or stabilizer precursor in polymer formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for further functionalization in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,6-Trichloro-4-tert-Butyltoluene
CAS No.	61468-36-8
Molecular Formula	C11H13Cl3
Molecular Weight	251.58 g/mol
Synonyms	1-tert-Butyl-2,3,6-trichloro-4-methylbenzene; 4-tert-Butyl-2,3,6-trichlorotoluene; 2,3,6-Trichloro-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-methylbenzene; 2,3,6-Trichloro-4-(tert-butyl)toluene; Toluene, 2,3,6-trichloro-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 4-(tert-Butyl)-2,3,6-trichlorotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,6-Trichloro-4-tert-Butyltoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%

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