The present invention relates to compositions based on F-1230za (1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropene), or on a mixture consisting of F-1230za and F-1230zd (1,3,3,3-tetrachloropropene), the manufacture thereof, and also the use thereof in particular for the production of F-1233zdE (trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene), F-1234zeE (trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene), and/or F-245fa (1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane).