Description

2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorotoluene is a highly chlorinated aromatic compound primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials, where its chlorinated structure provides specific reactivity and properties. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturing facilities in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel synthetic pathways and creating new chemical entities in academic and industrial R&D.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Additives: Can be utilized in the synthesis of flame retardants and other functional polymer additives.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in various organic reactions, including cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution, due to its reactive chlorinated sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorotoluene
CAS No.	877-11-2
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl5
Molecular Weight	278.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentachlorotoluene; Toluene, pentachloro-; 1-Methyl-2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorobenzene; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentachloro-1-methylbenzene; Pentachloromethylbenzene; NSC 8748
EINECS	212-886-7

Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorotoluene undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC and HPLC, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.