Description

Ethyl β-Chlorovinyl Ketone is a versatile and reactive α,β-unsaturated ketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a ketone carbonyl and a vinyl chloride moiety, enabling a wide range of nucleophilic and cyclization reactions. This compound is particularly critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to construct complex heterocyclic frameworks and active intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrazoles, isoxazoles, and pyrimidines with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticide and herbicide intermediates, leveraging its reactivity to create novel molecular scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific chlorovinyl ketone structures.
• Material Science Research: Employed in polymer chemistry and the development of new monomers or cross-linking agents due to its polymerizable vinyl group.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, particularly in studies involving Michael additions, cycloadditions, and halogenation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl β-Chlorovinyl Ketone
CAS No.	105-32-8
Molecular Formula	C5H7ClO
Molecular Weight	118.56 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chlorobut-3-en-2-one; 1-Chloro-1-buten-3-one; 3-Chloro-3-buten-2-one; β-Chlorovinyl ethyl ketone; Ethyl 3-chloro-2-propenyl ketone; 3-Buten-2-one, 3-chloro-; NSC 406917
EINECS	203-288-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl β-Chlorovinyl Ketone is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.