Description

1,1,2,2-Tetrachlorobutane is a halogenated organic compound primarily utilized as a versatile chemical intermediate and solvent in specialized synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a chlorinated building block for the production of more complex molecules and as a reaction medium for processes requiring a strong acid/organic solvent environment. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of more complex halogenated compounds for various industrial applications.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in research and development for constructing specific molecular frameworks in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Acts as a building block in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Solvent: Functions as a reaction medium in chemical processes that require a chlorinated, non-polar solvent with specific solvation properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed in the modification and cross-linking of polymers to alter physical properties.
• Laboratory Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for method development and exploratory organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,2,2-Tetrachlorobutane
CAS No.	79267-31-5
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl4
Molecular Weight	195.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Butane, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-; Tetrachlorobutane; 1,1,2,2-Tetrachlorobutane; NSC 84176; 1,1,2,2-Tetraclorobutano (Italian); 1,1,2,2-四氯丁烷 (Chinese)
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,2,2-Tetrachlorobutane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise purity and consistency standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	~1.55 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.495

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