Description

1,4-Bis(Methylthio)-2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorobenzene is a specialized organosulfur and organochlorine compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both methylthio and chlorine substituents on a benzene ring, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of new drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive in the production of specialized polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for further functionalization in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of complex, high-performance dyes and pigments due to its stable, multi-substituted aromatic core.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(Methylthio)-2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorobenzene
CAS No.	67341-47-3
Molecular Formula	C8H4Cl4S2
Molecular Weight	312.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(methylthio)tetrachlorobenzene; 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-1,4-bis(methylthio)benzene; 1,4-Bis(methylmercapto)-2,3,5,6-tetrachlorobenzene; Benzene, 1,4-bis(methylthio)-2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-; Tetrachloro-1,4-bis(methylthio)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,4-Bis(Methylthio)-2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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.