α,α,2,4-Tetrachlorotoluene (CAS 134-25-8)
Alternate Names:
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl dichloride
CAS Number:
134-25-8
Molecular Weight:
229.92
Molecular Formula:
C7H4Cl4
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α,α,2,4-Tetrachlorotoluene also known as DCMDB is a widely used aromatic hydrocarbon in the chemical industry. It is a colorless liquid with a volatile nature and a distinct sweet and pungent odor. This versatile organic compound finds extensive applications as a solvent, dye, stabilizer, and catalyst. Its chemical reactivity enables it to undergo various reactions, with the most common one being the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene using α,α,2,4-Tetrachlorotoluene. Catalyzed by anhydrous aluminum chloride or iron chloride, this reaction produces α,α,2,4-Tetrachlorotoluene. α,α,2,4-Tetrachlorotoluene is also capable of forming cyclic compounds, esters, and ethers through different chemical reactions.
α,α,2,4-Tetrachlorotoluene (CAS 134-25-8) References
- Radical coupling reaction of paramagnetic endohedral metallofullerene La@C82. | Takano, Y., et al. 2008. J Am Chem Soc. 130: 16224-30. PMID: 18998645
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
α,α,2,4-Tetrachlorotoluene, 5 g | sc-493090 | 5 g | $368.00 |