±,±,2,6-Tetrachlorotoluene

CAS: 81-19-6

Ref. 3D-AAA08119

Product Information

• Name: ±,±,2,6-Tetrachlorotoluene
• Synonyms: 1,3-Dichloro-2-(Dichloromethyl)Benzene, 2,6,α,α-Tetrachlorotoluene, 2,6-Dichlorobenzal chloride, 2,6-Dichlorobenzyl Dichloride, 2,6-Dichlorobenzylidene Chloride, Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2-(dichloromethyl)-, NSC 79866, Toluene, α,α,2,6-tetrachloro-, alpha,alpha,2,6-Tetrachlorotoluene, α,α,2,6-Tetrachlorotoluene
• CAS: 81-19-6

Description

Tetrachlorotoluene is a chlorinating agent that is used to introduce chlorine into organic compounds. Tetrachlorotoluene is typically used in the production of methyl derivatives. It reacts with methoxy groups, which are found in many organic compounds, to produce chloroform and hydroxylamine. The reaction proceeds through the addition of chloride ions to the double bond of tetrachlorotoluene, followed by the elimination of water. This process also produces thionyl chloride as an impurity.
Tetrachlorotoluene is easily displaced from its position on the benzene ring by nucleophiles such as hydroxylamine, which can be produced in situ from hydrochloric acid and ammonia. The reaction proceeds via displacement of chlorine atoms by hydroxylamine and chloride ions. The reaction takes place with programmed control at a constant temperature and pressure in a vessel fitted with a reflux condenser or other device for

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 229.91 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₄Cl₄
• Purity: Min. 95%