Perchlorocyclopentadiene

• CAT Number: R058971
• CAS Number: 77-47-4
• Molecular Formula: C5Cl6
• Molecular Weight: 272.755
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,2,3,4,5,5-Hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene; 1,2,3,4,5,5-Hexachlorocyclopentadiene; C 56; Graphlox; HRS 1655; Hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene; Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,3,4,5,5-hexachlorocyclopenta-1,3-diene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5Cl6/c6-1-2(7)4(9)5(10,11)3(1)8
• InChIKey: VUNCWTMEJYMOOR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1(=C(C(C(=C1Cl)Cl)(Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

Perchlorocyclopentadiene is a highly chlorinated derivative of cyclopentadiene, consisting of a five-membered ring with all hydrogen atoms replaced by chlorine atoms. It is a reactive organochlorine compound, often used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other complex organic molecules, particularly in the preparation of pesticides, polymers, and other industrial chemicals. Due to the presence of multiple chlorine atoms, Perchlorocyclopentadiene exhibits high reactivity, especially in electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions. Its use requires caution, as it can be toxic and pose environmental hazards if not properly managed.