3938-16-7

Basic information

• Product Name: 3,6-DICHLOROCATECHOL
• Synonyms: 3,6-DICHLOROCATECHOL;3,6-Dichloro-1,2-benzenediol;3,6-Dichloropyrocatechol;3,6-dichlorobenzene-1,2-diol
• CAS NO: 3938-16-7
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₄Cl₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 179.0008
• Mol File: 3938-16-7.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 241.1°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 99.6°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.624g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0236mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.642
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3,6-DICHLOROCATECHOL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3,6-DICHLOROCATECHOL(3938-16-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3,6-DICHLOROCATECHOL(3938-16-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 3938-16-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Chemical Synthesis:
3,6-DICHLOROCATECHOL is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds and pharmaceuticals. Its unique structure with two chloro groups at specific positions allows for targeted functionalization and the formation of a wide range of derivatives.
Used in Environmental Applications:
3,6-DICHLOROCATECHOL can be employed as an analytical reagent for the detection and quantification of metal ions in environmental samples. Its ability to form complexes with certain metals makes it a useful tool in environmental analysis and monitoring.
Used in Research and Development:
3,6-DICHLOROCATECHOL serves as a valuable compound in research and development, particularly in the fields of organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and materials science. Its unique properties and reactivity make it an interesting subject for studying new reactions and exploring potential applications in various industries.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H4Cl2O2/c7-3-1-2-4(8)6(10)5(3)9/h1-2,9-10H

Upstream product

• 108-94-1 cyclohexanone 
• 40441-22-3 3,6,6-trichloro-2-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1-one 
• 124-41-4 sodium methylate 
• 141-52-6 sodium ethanolate 
• 583-78-8 2,5-dichlorophenol 

Downstream Products

• 77769-19-8 3,6-dichloro-o-benzoquinone 
• 90283-02-6 3,6-dichlorocatechol dimethyl ether 
• 77102-93-3 3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxyphenol 
• 151143-62-3 2,5-dichloro-3,4-dimethoxynitrobenzene 

Relevant articles and documents

Direct synthesis of 2,5-polychloro-1,2-epoxycyclopentane-1-carboxylic acids and their alkyl esters

The treatment of 3,3,6,6-tetrachloro-1,2-cyclohexanedione with sodium hydroxide gave 2,5,5-trichloro-1,2-epoxycyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid in almost quantitative yield. 3,6,6-Trichloro-2-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1-one was also found to be able to undergo a

A Simple Method for the Preparation of Dichlorocatechols.

Dichlorocatechols (DCC) are common metabolites in the aerobic degradation of dichlorobenzenes. Their synthesis is therefore possible either enzymatically, or chemically by several two-step-synthesis starting from cycloalkanones or suitable dichlorophenols. A modified ultrasonic Reimer/Tiemann reaction and subsequent Dakin oxidation was used to prepare 3,5-DCC and 4,5-DCC. A new UV-photoradical single step synthesis of 3,4-dichlorocatechol as well as 3,6-dichlorocatechol is described in detail. Mass spectral and 13C-NMR spectral data of all four dichlorocatechol isomers are presented.

Reactions of polar dienes with o-quinones

The behaviour of various types of polar dienes towards halogenated ortho quinones has been investigated in a number of representative cases.As compared to the commonly used para analogues, o-quinones provide a wide range of products that indicate a keener response to the nature, number, and position of substituents on both reactants. 3-Halogenated-o-naphthoquinones 1 and 2 react smoothly with a representative vinologous ketene acetal 3, vinylketene acetals 4 and 5, and a monooxygenated diene 6 to provide variously substituted phenanthrenequinones 7-11.Only monooxygenated dienes on the other hand add to o-benzoquinones 14-16 and give convenient syntheses of the corresponding o-naphthoquinones 18-20.Key words: cycloaddition, o-naphthoquinones, phenanthrenequinones, regiospecificity.