Description

4,6-Dichloro-1,1,3,3-Tetramethylindan-5-Ol is a halogenated indanol derivative, a versatile and high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered phenolic structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of specialized polymers, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical active ingredients. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, life science, and material science industries for creating novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated, sterically hindered aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dichloro-tetramethylindanol moiety imparts specific biological activity and stability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier for engineering plastics and high-performance resins, contributing to thermal stability and flame retardancy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and material science applications.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a precursor for charge-transport materials or emissive layers in OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) research.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable tool for academic and industrial research in synthetic methodology development and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dichloro-1,1,3,3-Tetramethylindan-5-Ol
CAS No.	93892-32-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆Cl₂O
Molecular Weight	259.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Indanol, 4,6-dichloro-1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-; 4,6-Dichloro-1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-5-indanol; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-4,6-dichloroindan-5-ol; 4,6-Dichloro-1,1,3,3-tetramethylindan-5-ol; DTIO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,6-Dichloro-1,1,3,3-Tetramethylindan-5-Ol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR is supplied with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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