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Usage

Uses

Used in Chemical Industries:
ALPHA,ALPHA',2,3,5,6-HEXACHLORO-P-XYLENE is used as a precursor for manufacturing various chemical products for [application reason] such as flame retardants, plasticizers, and pesticides. Its presence in these products is essential for enhancing their performance and durability.
However, due to its highly toxic nature, ALPHA,ALPHA',2,3,5,6-HEXACHLORO-P-XYLENE poses significant health risks. Breathing or consuming it may cause skin and eye irritation, and prolonged exposure can result in damage to the liver, kidney, and central nervous system. As a result, its use and disposal are strictly regulated under environmental laws to minimize the potential harm to both humans and the environment.

Upstream product

• 95-94-3 1,2,4,5-tetrachlorobenzene 
• 542-88-1 bis(2-chloromethyl)ether 
• 1124-05-6 1,4-dichloro-2,5-dimethylbenzene 
• 7782-50-5 chlorine 
• 87-61-6 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene 
• 95-72-7 2-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-benzene 
• 106-42-3 para-xylene 
• 56-23-5 tetrachloromethane 
• 877-10-1 1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-3,6-dimethyl-benzene 

Downstream Products

• 55405-26-0 C₂₄H₂₄Cl₄N₂ 
• 34037-72-4 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-3,6-bis-(2,3,3-trichloro-allyl)-benzene 
• 50586-43-1 1,4-bis-(p-carbethoxy-phenoxymethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrachlorobenzene 
• 58599-60-3 (tetrachloro-1,4-phenylene)bismethylene diacrylate 
• 52111-70-3 [2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-phenylenebis(methylene)]bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester 
• 55405-27-1 Benzyl-{4-[(benzyl-methyl-amino)-methyl]-2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-benzyl}-methyl-amine 
• 55405-24-8 2-[(4-{[Bis-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-benzyl)-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-amino]-ethanol 
• 55405-22-6 Diethyl-(2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-4-diethylaminomethyl-benzyl)-amine 
• 53710-38-6 α,α'-Dijod-2,3,5,6-tetrachlor-p-xylol 
• 53710-37-5 1,4-bis(bromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrachlorobenzene 
• 55405-39-5 1,4-Bis-(cyanomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrachlor-benzol 
• 55405-40-8 (2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-4-chloromethyl-phenyl)-acetonitrile 
• 55405-33-9 4,4'-(2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-p-phenylenedimethyl)-bis-morpholine 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Polyhalobenzylic disulfooxonium compounds

Polyhalobenzylic disulfooxonium compounds are produced by the reaction of aromatic methyl, halomethyl or hydroxymethyl substituents with sulfur trioxide. The disulfooxonium salts are readily converted to alcohols by hydrolysis to provide monomers for the production of fire resistant polymers and additives for polymers. Likewise, the disulfooxonium compounds of this invention present chemical intermediates for a wide range of useful products such as halogenated pesticides.