Bis(chloromethyl)durene, with the CAS number 3022-16-0, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which includes two chloromethyl groups attached to a durene backbone. Durene itself is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, specifically a dimethyl derivative of naphthalene. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is known for its reactivity due to the presence of chloromethyl groups, which can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and polymerization. Bis(chloromethyl)durene is often utilized in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds. Its handling requires caution due to potential toxicity and reactivity, necessitating appropriate safety measures in laboratory settings. Additionally, it may have applications in materials science, particularly in the development of polymers and resins. As with many chlorinated compounds, environmental considerations regarding its use and disposal are important, given the potential for persistence and bioaccumulation.

Bis(chloromethyl)durene

3022-16-0: 1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3,6-bis(chloromethyl)benzene, 1,4-Bis(chloromethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene, 1,4-Bis(chloromethyl)durene, 1,4-Bis(chloromethyl)tetramethylbenzene, 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-dichloroxylylene, 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-xylylene dichloride, Benzene, 1,4-bis(chloromethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-, Bis(chloromethyl)durene, Nsc 93952,  3,6-Bis(chloromethyl)durene,  3,6-Bis-(chloromethyl)-durene, 3,6-Bis(chloromethyl)durene

3,6-Bis(chloromethyl)durene

3,6-Bis(chloromethyl)durene is a hydrophobic pyrrole. It is used in homogeneous catalysis as a catalyst for the transfer of an anion from one organic molecule to another. 3,6-Bis(chloromethyl)durene also has the ability to react with chloride ions, forming tetracene and chloroform. This reaction has been shown to be efficient in the presence of various halides. 3,6-Bis(chloromethyl)durene can be polymerized into polymers containing vinylene units that are useful because they are not prone to oxidation.

CAS 3022-16-0: Bis(chloromethyl)durene

3,6-Bis(chloromethyl)durene

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3,6-Bis(chloromethyl)durene

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3,6-BIS(CHLOROMETHYL)DURENE

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