Description

1,4-Dichloro-1,2-Butadiene is a highly reactive, chlorinated diene monomer with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures, including heterocyclic compounds and specialized polymers. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce specific chlorinated functionalities into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive diene and chloro groups.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex organic frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Chemical Research & Development: A critical reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel materials in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dichloro-1,2-Butadiene
CAS No.	83682-44-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4Cl2
Molecular Weight	122.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dichlorobuta-1,2-diene; 1,2-Butadiene, 1,4-dichloro-; 1,4-Dichloro-1,3-butadiene (common misnomer); Dichlorobutadiene; DCBD
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dichloro-1,2-Butadiene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling by GC and/or HPLC, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. 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, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under appropriate conditions to prevent loss and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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