α,α'-Dichloro-p-xylene

Description

α,α'-Dichloro-p-xylene is a difunctional organic reagent from Aladdin Scientific Corporation, catalog number D104515. This compound, with a molecular formula of C8H8Cl2 and a minimum purity of 98%, is offered in quantities of 25 grams, 100 grams, and 500 grams. Its structure consists of a p-xylene backbone where the methyl hydrogens are replaced by chlorine atoms, making it a reactive alkylating agent. A key application documented in the literature is its use in phase-transfer catalyzed polycondensation reactions. For instance, it can react with compounds like t-butylcyanoacetate to form polymers through carbon-carbon bond formation. This reactivity profile makes it a valuable precursor in synthetic organic chemistry for the preparation of polymers, macrocycles, and other advanced materials.