Description

Potassium 2,5-Dichlorophenolate is the potassium salt of 2,5-dichlorophenol, a versatile chemical intermediate with significant utility in advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers, offering reliable reactivity and purity. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and dyestuff industries for synthesizing herbicides, fungicides, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of selective herbicides and fungicides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for constructing complex molecules in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Production: Serves as an intermediate in the creation of specific azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, imparting specific chemical properties.
• Research & Development: Utilized in chemical R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compounds.
• Preservative Synthesis: Acts as a starting material in the production of certain industrial biocides and preservatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2,5-Dichlorophenolate
CAS No.	68938-81-8
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl2KO
Molecular Weight	201.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2,5-dichlorophenoxide; 2,5-Dichlorophenol potassium salt; 2,5-Dichlorophenol, potassium derivative; Phenol, 2,5-dichloro-, potassium salt; Potassium 2,5-dichlorophenol; 2,5-DCP potassium salt; Potassium (2,5-dichlorophenolate); 2,5-Dichlorophenolate potassium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium 2,5-Dichlorophenolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identification, to meet the stringent requirements of our industrial and R&D partners. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee quality assurance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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