It is an important intermediate for the synthesis of benzoylurea insecticides, 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde or 2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde oxime. In addition, it is also an intermediate of the antibiotic dicloxacillin.
CAS No.
81-19-6
Formula
C7H4Cl4
Molecular Mass
229.92
Exact Mass
227.90700
PSA
0.00000
Logp
4.46960
IUPAC
1,3-dichloro-2-(dichloromethyl)benzene
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Density
1.520 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point
124-126 °C16 mm Hg(lit.)
Appearance
Colorless liquid, soluble in benzene, toluene, chloroform and other organic solvents.