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Usage

Uses

Used in Pesticide Industry:
(2Z)-2,3-dichlorobut-2-enediamide is used as an insecticide for its insecticidal properties. It operates by disrupting the activity of specific enzymes in insects, which ultimately leads to their death, providing an effective solution for pest control in various agricultural settings.
Used in Herbicide Development:
(2Z)-2,3-dichlorobut-2-enediamide also shows promise as a herbicide. Studies indicate its potential in controlling weeds, which could be beneficial for maintaining the health and productivity of crops by reducing competition for resources.
It is crucial to handle (2Z)-2,3-dichlorobut-2-enediamide with care due to its harmful nature if ingested, inhaled, or in contact with the skin, ensuring safety in its application and disposal.

Upstream product

• 5196-32-7 dichloro-maleic acid-dichloride 
• 1114-23-4 dimethyl 2,3-dichloromaleate 
• 175976-22-4 dichlorofumaroyl chloride 
• 1193-54-0 3,4-dichloromaleimide 

Downstream Products

• 1193-54-0 3,4-dichloromaleimide 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Synthesis, Properties, and Light Fastness of Diaminomaleimide and Some of its Derivatives

Reaction of ammonia with dichloromaleimide (3) yields the aminomaleimides 1 and 4, 2,3-dichloromaleamide (6), and 2,3-diaminofumaramide (2) depending on solvent, temperature, and pressure.The reactivity of the eneamino groups in 1 and 4 are remarkably different, 1 reacts like an amine while 4 resembles an amide.Interpretation of the ultraviolett and fluorescence spectra shows that 1, 4, and the acyl derivatives 13 - 15 can be classified as meropolar dyes.Light fastness values and fluorescence yields show a reverse correlation by change of solvent.Photochemical decomposition and fluorescence show a reactivity-selectivity correlation by variation of substituents at the double bond.

Acylation of Amines with Dichloromaleoyl Chloride

The reaction of dichloromaleoyl chloride (2) with ammonia in ether yields the ammonium salt of (Z)-2,3-dichloro-3-cyanoacrylic acid (6) and with aqueous ammonia the ammonium salt of (Z)-2-amino-3-chloro-3-cyanoacrylic acid (1).With primary aliphatic and aromatic amines dichloromaleamides 8 are obtained, the two chlorine atoms of which can be replaced with other amines to form after cis/trans isomerization diaminofumaramides 11.