Description

1,2,3,5-Tetrachloro-4-Methylbenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant industrial interest, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its multi-chlorinated structure, which provides reactive sites for further functionalization, enabling the production of complex molecules. This chemical is primarily needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for developing active ingredients, as well as by research institutions and specialty chemical producers.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Production: Serves as an intermediate for manufacturing specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Additives: Employed in the synthesis of flame retardants and other performance-enhancing polymer modifiers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and material science research in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used to produce other fine chemicals and custom synthesis targets for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,5-Tetrachloro-4-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	875-40-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4Cl4
Molecular Weight	229.92 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,5-Tetrachloro-4-methylbenzene; 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorotoluene; 4-Methyl-1,2,3,5-tetrachlorobenzene; Tetrachlorotoluene; NSC 404088; 1,2,3,5-Tetrachloro-4-methyl-benzene; 2,3,4,6-Tetrachloro-1-methylbenzene
EINECS	212-874-9

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,5-Tetrachloro-4-Methylbenzene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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