Description

Benzene, 2,4-Dichloro-1-(Ethenyloxy)- is a halogenated aromatic ether compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This specialized chemical serves as a versatile building block, enabling the introduction of a reactive vinyloxy moiety onto a dichlorobenzene backbone. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for the development of novel agrochemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic ether structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloro and vinyloxy functionalities contribute to biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions such as cross-coupling, cyclization, or polymerization.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemical Precursor: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its rigid, substituted benzene core.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 2,4-Dichloro-1-(Ethenyloxy)-
CAS No.	936-69-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	189.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichlorophenyl vinyl ether; 1-Ethenyloxy-2,4-dichlorobenzene; Vinyl 2,4-dichlorophenyl ether; (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)ethene; 2,4-Dichloro-1-vinyloxybenzene; NSC 406914; 936-69-6
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzene, 2,4-Dichloro-1-(Ethenyloxy)- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure product integrity and traceability for your critical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.