Description

2,4,6-Trichloroanisole CAS NO 87-40-1 is a high-purity chlorinated aromatic ether, recognized as a critical reference standard and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a definitive analytical standard for detecting and quantifying musty, cork-taint off-flavors in the food and beverage industry. This compound is essential for quality control laboratories, flavor and fragrance chemists, and researchers developing materials where precise chlorinated aromatic structures are required.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for sensory analysis and instrumental calibration to identify cork taint (TCA) in wines, spirits, and packaged beverages.
• Food & Beverage Quality Assurance: Critical for developing and validating analytical methods (GC-MS, HPLC) to ensure product integrity and prevent contamination.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block for synthesizing more complex chlorinated aromatic compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: Used in environmental studies, toxicology research, and investigations into the formation and mitigation of haloanisoles.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Potential use as an impurity standard or intermediate in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trichloroanisole
CAS No.	87-40-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5Cl3O
Molecular Weight	211.47 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trichloroanisole; TCA; 1,3,5-Trichloro-2-methoxybenzene; 2-Methoxy-1,3,5-trichlorobenzene; Trichloroanisole; Cork Taint Compound; 2,4,6-Trichloromethoxybenzene; Anisole, 2,4,6-trichloro-
EINECS	201-746-6

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, making it suitable for use as a reference standard. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥98% by GC), identification, and impurity profiles are available for each lot. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant standards for analytical and research applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	60°C - 64°C
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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