Description

Octachlor-Bis-Phthalimide is a highly chlorinated, high-performance chemical intermediate derived from phthalimide. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly high-temperature polymers and flame-retardant additives. Industries such as specialty polymers, advanced composites, and flame-retardant manufacturing require this intermediate for developing products with enhanced thermal stability and fire resistance.

Application

• Key monomer for synthesizing high-performance, heat-resistant polyimides and polyamide-imides.
• Intermediate in the production of halogenated flame retardants for plastics, textiles, and electronic components.
• Building block for advanced epoxy resin hardeners and curing agents used in aerospace and automotive composites.
• Precursor for specialty dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals requiring high chlorine content.
• Starting material in agrochemical research for developing novel chlorinated active ingredients.
• Used in the synthesis of specialty plasticizers and stabilizers for PVC and other engineering polymers.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Octachlor-Bis-Phthalimide
CAS No.	67887-47-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂Cl₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	651.81 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-(Perchlorobiphenyl-4,4'-diyl)bis(phthalimide); 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2,2'-(2,3,5,6,2',3',5',6'-octachloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis-; Octachlorodiphthalimide; Perchloro-4,4'-bisphthalimide; Bis(octachlorophthalimide); 4,4'-Bis(octachlorophthalimido)biphenyl; Octachloro-4,4'-diphthalimidobiphenyl
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Quality Control

Our Octachlor-Bis-Phthalimide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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