Description

1,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)-2,4-Diisopropylbenzene is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate featuring two reactive chloromethyl groups on a diisopropylbenzene backbone. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals, offering reliable reactivity for cross-linking and functionalization. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Cross-Linker: Functions as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the manufacture of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and high-performance coatings.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Precursor: Provides the foundational structure for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for developing novel organic frameworks, dendrimers, and other functional materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for various specialty and fine chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)-2,4-Diisopropylbenzene
CAS No.	7188-14-9
Molecular Formula	C14H20Cl2
Molecular Weight	259.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Bis(chloromethyl)-2,4-diisopropylbenzene; 2,4-Diisopropyl-1,5-bis(chloromethyl)benzene; 1,5-Di(chloromethyl)-2,4-diisopropylbenzene; Benzene, 1,5-bis(chloromethyl)-2,4-diisopropyl-; NSC 403796; 2,4-Diisopropyl-α,α'-dichloro-p-xylene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Bis(Chloromethyl)-2,4-Diisopropylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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