Description

1-Chloro-3,5-Diisopropylbenzene is a versatile chlorinated aromatic compound, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique substitution pattern provides a sterically hindered, electron-rich aromatic core that is crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a sterically hindered aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the diisopropylbenzene structure contributes to biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for phosphine and other donor ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its robust aromatic structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: A key starting material for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other high-value aromatic derivatives.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The chloro group is an effective handle for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-3,5-Diisopropylbenzene
CAS No.	87945-06-0
Molecular Formula	C12H17Cl
Molecular Weight	196.72 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Diisopropylchlorobenzene; 1-Chloro-3,5-bis(1-methylethyl)benzene; Chlorodiisopropylbenzene; m-Chlorodiisopropylbenzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-3,5-bis(1-methylethyl)-; 3,5-Diisopropyl-1-chlorobenzene; (3,5-Diisopropylphenyl)chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Chloro-3,5-Diisopropylbenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and provide full traceability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and reliable performance in your synthetic processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.99 g/mL

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