CAS 612-12-4

α,α′-Dichloro-o-xylene

Description:

α,α′-Dichloro-o-xylene, with the CAS number 612-12-4, is an organic compound belonging to the class of dichlorinated xylenes. It is characterized by the presence of two chlorine atoms attached to the aromatic ring of o-xylene, specifically at the alpha positions relative to each other. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive aromatic odor. It is relatively insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, which makes it useful in various chemical applications. α,α′-Dichloro-o-xylene is primarily utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical compounds, including agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Due to the presence of chlorine atoms, it exhibits properties such as increased reactivity and potential toxicity, necessitating careful handling and storage. Additionally, it may pose environmental hazards, and its use is subject to regulatory scrutiny. Overall, α,α′-Dichloro-o-xylene is an important compound in organic synthesis, with specific safety and environmental considerations.

Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8Cl2/c9-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)6-10/h1-4H,5-6H2

InChI key: InChIKey=FMGGHNGKHRCJLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(Cl)C1=C(CCl)C=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene
• 1,2-Di(Chloromethyl)Benzene
• A,A'-Dichloro-O-Xylene
• Benzene, 1,2-bis(chloromethyl)-
• Dichloro(Alpha, Alpha'-)-O-Xylene
• NSC 71934
• O-Xylylene Chloride
• o-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene
• o-Xylene, α,α′-dichloro-
• o-Xylene-α,α′-dichloride
• o-Xylylene dichloride

α,α'-Dichloro-o-xylene

CAS: 612-12-4

Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 175.05

Ref: 3B-D0429

o-Xylylene dichloride, 98%

CAS: 612-12-4

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Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: White to cream to pale brown, Crystalline powder or fused solid

Molecular weight: 175.06

Ref: 02-A12500

α,α''-Dichloro-o-xylene

CAS: 612-12-4

Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂

Purity: ≥ 98.0%

Color and Shape: White to off-white crystalline powder or crystals

Molecular weight: 175.06

Ref: 7W-GK8978

1,2-Bis(Chloromethyl)Benzene

CAS: 612-12-4

1,2-Bis(Chloromethyl)Benzene

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 175.06g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1009095

α,α'-Dichloro-o-xylene

Controlled Product

CAS: 612-12-4

Applications α,α'-Dichloro-o-xylene is a useful building block, and has been used in the preparation of nanocomposite copper metal.
References Nejadshafiee, V.; et al.: Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 41, 700 (2017).

Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂

Color and Shape: Off-White

Molecular weight: 175.055

Ref: TR-C014120

1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene

CAS: 612-12-4

Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 175.05

Ref: 10-F075041

1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene

CAS: 612-12-4

Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 175.0551

Ref: IN-DA003DCC