Description

2,4-Cyclohexadien-1-One, 2,4-Dichloro-6-Methylene- is a specialized, high-purity organic intermediate with a unique dienone structure. This compound is valued for its reactive methylene and dichloro-substituted cyclohexadienone framework, making it a critical building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized cyclohexadienone core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its dichloro and methylene groups offer specific reactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to create complex polycyclic structures in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring precise structural elements.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Cyclohexadien-1-One, 2,4-Dichloro-6-Methylene-
CAS No.	854450-34-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	177.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloro-6-methylene-2,4-cyclohexadien-1-one; 6-Methylene-2,4-dichlorocyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one; 2,4-Dichloro-6-methylidenecyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one; Dichloromethylenecyclohexadienone; DCMCHD; Research Grade Dienone Intermediate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Cyclohexadien-1-One, 2,4-Dichloro-6-Methylene- is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and development processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO-guided applications where documentation and traceability are paramount.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
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.