Description

1-Chloro-2,6-Diisopropyl-4-Methylbenzene is a high-purity, halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique sterically hindered structure, which provides selectivity and reactivity advantages in complex chemical transformations. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of sterically hindered compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its chlorinated, diisopropyl-substituted benzene core imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Negishi, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the activated chlorine atom.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2,6-Diisopropyl-4-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	98184-19-1
Molecular Formula	C13H19Cl
Molecular Weight	210.74 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diisopropyl-4-methylchlorobenzene; 4-Chloro-3,5-diisopropyltoluene; 1-Chloro-2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)-4-methylbenzene; Chlorodilisopropylmethylbenzene; 2,6-Diisopropyl-p-chlorotoluene; 4-Methyl-2,6-diisopropylchlorobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2,6-Diisopropyl-4-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in regulated synthesis and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.98 g/mL

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