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2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroterephthalonitrile

CAS 1897-41-2 · Formula C8Cl4N2 · MW 265.9 g/mol

A perchloro aromatic dinitrile intermediate used in synthesis of fungicide and pigment precursors.

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CAS Number
1897-41-2
Formula
C8Cl4N2
Molecular Weight
265.9 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Primary Role
Synthesis Intermediate
Functional Roles
Applications & Use Cases
  • Chlorinated aromatic dinitrile intermediate for polymer and specialty chemical synthesis (Plastics & Polymers, Industrial Manufacturing)
  • Building block for agrochemical manufacture (Agriculture)
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
1897-41-2
Molecular Formula
C8Cl4N2
Molecular Weight
265.9 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2,3,5,6-tetrachlorobenzene-1,4-dicarbonitrile
PubChem CID
InChI Key
TXRVDQMSXQKAPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
2.9
Full Description

2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroterephthalonitrile is a perchloro aromatic dinitrile synthesis intermediate — a building block used in the manufacture of fungicide-active and pigment intermediates. Identity: CAS 1897-41-2.

What it is

2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroterephthalonitrile (CAS 1897-41-2, C8Cl4N2) is a perchloro aromatic dinitrile sold as a synthesis intermediate — a defined building block that downstream manufacturers convert into finished products. Confirm regulatory status for your market and end use.

Role in synthesis

The dinitrile and ring chlorines are reactive handles for fungicide and pigment synthesis. The substitution pattern (isomer) is part of the identity — confirm the CAS to be sure the isomer matches your route, because position isomers react differently and lead to different products.

What it is used to make

It is a building block toward fungicide-active and pigment intermediates. RawSource supplies the intermediate; the downstream synthesis, product registration and any application or efficacy are the responsibility of the manufacturer that uses it.

Forms, grades and handling

Supplied to a defined assay with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per lot; define the assay and key impurity limits your route needs. Several halo-aromatic intermediates are hazardous and some are regulated — confirm regulatory status and handling for your jurisdiction, and always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Typical values are not a guaranteed specification; the CoA governs.

Bulk and custom-quantity supply

RawSource sources 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroterephthalonitrile direct from producers in bulk and custom quantities, with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the assay and impurity limits and your sample/pilot/production quantity, and we will quote it and confirm supply continuity. See the full range in the intermediates guide.

Typical Properties

Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.

Property Typical Value
Type Perchloro aromatic dinitrile
End-use class Fungicide & pigment intermediates
CAS Number 1897-41-2
Molecular Formula C8Cl4N2
Molecular Weight 265.9 g/mol
Handling Refer to the current SDS

Regulatory & registration requirements

  • TSCA (US): Not found on the public (non-confidential) TSCA Inventory
  • REACH (EU):
  • EC number: 401-550-8

Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is tetrachloroterephthalonitrile used for?

2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroterephthalonitrile (CAS 1897-41-2) is a per-chlorinated aromatic dinitrile intermediate for fungicide-active and pigment synthesis. Confirm regulatory status.

Can RawSource supply tetrachloroterephthalonitrile in bulk or custom quantities?

Yes — RawSource supplies tetrachloroterephthalonitrile in bulk and custom (sample/pilot/production) quantities with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the assay, impurity limits and quantity, and we will quote it and confirm supply.

What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroterephthalonitrile?

2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroterephthalonitrile (CAS 1897-41-2) is recorded as REACH-registered in ECHA's public CHEM database (EC 401-550-8); it was not found on EPA's public (non-confidential) TSCA Inventory file.

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