2,3,4,6-Tetrachloroanisole

• CAT Number: M298481
• CAS Number: 938-22-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H4Cl4O
• Molecular Weight: 245.908
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,3,5-tetrachloro-4-methoxybenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4Cl4O/c1-12-7-4(9)2-3(8)5(10)6(7)11/h2H,1H3
• InChIKey: ITXDBGLYYSJNPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=C(C(=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

2,3,4,6-Tetrachloroanisole (Cat.No:M298481) is a chlorinated organic compound often derived from the degradation of certain fungicides. It is notorious for causing cork taint in wine when it comes into contact with natural cork closures, leading to unpleasant musty odors. This compound’s presence impacts the quality of wine and has prompted alternative sealing methods.