CAS 877-10-1

1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-3,6-dimethylbenzene

Description:

1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-3,6-dimethylbenzene, with the CAS number 877-10-1, is a chlorinated aromatic compound characterized by the presence of four chlorine atoms and two methyl groups attached to a benzene ring. This compound exhibits a complex structure, where the chlorines are positioned at the 1, 2, 4, and 5 positions, while the methyl groups are located at the 3 and 6 positions. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow solid at room temperature and is known for its low solubility in water but higher solubility in organic solvents. The presence of chlorine atoms contributes to its chemical stability and potential for environmental persistence. 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-3,6-dimethylbenzene is often studied for its applications in organic synthesis and its behavior as a pollutant, as chlorinated compounds can have significant ecological impacts. Safety precautions are necessary when handling this substance due to its potential toxicity and environmental hazards.

Formula: C₈H₆Cl₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6Cl4/c1-3-5(9)7(11)4(2)8(12)6(3)10/h1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=CTSQZGJZQUVGBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CC1=C(Cl)C(Cl)=C(C)C(Cl)=C1Cl

Synonyms:

• 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-3,6-dimethylbenzene
• 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorodimethylbenzene
• 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloroxylene
• Ai3-52685
• Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-3,6-dimethyl-
• Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-3,6-dimethyl- (9CI)
• Nsc 66546
• Tetrachloro-p-xylene
• p-Xylene, 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-
• p-Xylene, 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro- (8CI)
• 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-p-xylene

1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-3,6-dimethylbenzene

CAS: 877-10-1

1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-3,6-dimethylbenzene

Formula: C₈H₆Cl₄

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 243.95

Ref: 54-OR1142581

2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-p-xylene

Controlled Product

CAS: 877-10-1

Applications 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-p-xylene is a derivative of 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-4-methyl benzonitrile used as intermediates of pesticide with fluorine.
References Oliver, B.G., et al.: Environ. Sci. Technol., 19, 842 (1985), Boden, N., et al.: Tetrahedron Lett., 47, 8685 (1995),

Formula: C₈H₆Cl₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 243.95

Ref: TR-T291350