Description

Dichlorine Oxide is a powerful gaseous oxidizer with significant industrial utility. Its high reactivity and volatility make it a critical reagent for specialized chemical synthesis and advanced material processing. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in sectors such as fine chemicals, electronics, and advanced oxidation technologies.

Application

• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a potent chlorinating and oxidizing agent in the production of high-value organic and inorganic intermediates.
• Water Treatment & Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs): Used in pilot-scale and specialized applications for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants.
• Electronic Materials Processing: Employed in the semiconductor industry for precise etching and cleaning of silicon-based surfaces.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying oxidation mechanisms and developing new catalytic systems.
• Pulp & Paper Bleaching: Investigated for use as an alternative bleaching agent in specialty pulp processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichlorine Oxide
CAS No.	7791-21-1
Molecular Formula	Cl2O
Molecular Weight	86.905 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorine(I) Oxide; Chlorine Monoxide; Oxygen Dichloride; Dichlorine Monoxide; Hypochlorous Anhydride; Cl2O
EINECS	232-243-5

Quality Control

Our Dichlorine Oxide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the exacting standards of industrial and research applications, ensuring material integrity from production to delivery.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container, protected from light and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, containers must be kept upright and secured. Store away from heat sources, sparks, and incompatible materials such as reducing agents, organic compounds, and strong bases. Handle and store only in equipment rated for pressurized, corrosive gases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown gas / Yellow-brown liquid (when condensed)
Assay (Cl2O)	≥ 98.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Chlorine (Cl2)	≤ 1.0%
Water (H2O)	≤ 0.5%

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