Description

Mucochloric Acid CAS NO 87-56-9 is a versatile and reactive halogenated organic acid, primarily known as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a reactive dichloroacetyl group, enabling its use in the construction of complex heterocyclic compounds. This makes it an essential building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing furan or maleimide rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents, leveraging its reactive halogen atoms.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and as a starting material for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds like furans and pyrroles.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel molecular structures.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its reactive sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mucochloric Acid
CAS No.	87-56-9
Molecular Formula	C4H2Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	168.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloromaleic Acid; Dichloromaleic Acid; (Z)-2,3-Dichloro-4-oxobut-2-enoic Acid; 2,3-Dichloro-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid; Mucochloric Anhydride (dehydration product); β,β-Dichloro-α-formylacrylic Acid
EINECS	201-752-5

Quality Control

Our Mucochloric Acid is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for use in sensitive applications like pharmaceutical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	124 - 128 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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