Description

Alpha,Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha',Alpha'-Hexachloro-m-Xylene is a highly chlorinated aromatic compound with the CAS number 881-99-2. This specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique reactivity and structural properties. It is primarily required by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a building block for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile reagent for introducing the hexachloroxylenyl moiety into target molecules in laboratory and process chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the development of specialty polymers and flame-retardant additives.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying chlorination reactions and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alpha,Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha',Alpha'-Hexachloro-m-Xylene
CAS No.	881-99-2
Molecular Formula	C8H4Cl6
Molecular Weight	312.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexachloro-m-xylene; 1,3-Bis(trichloromethyl)benzene; m-Xylene Hexachloride; α,α,α,α',α',α'-Hexachloro-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 1,3-Bis(trichloromethyl)benzol; Benzene, 1,3-bis(trichloromethyl)-; HCX
EINECS	212-923-8

Quality Control

Our Alpha,Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha',Alpha'-Hexachloro-m-Xylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy and purity determination by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	110 - 115 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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