Description

1,3-Dichloropropane is a versatile chlorinated hydrocarbon intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two reactive chlorine atoms, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for use as a key solvent and alkylating agent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as an alkylating agent and a versatile solvent in a wide range of laboratory and industrial-scale organic reactions.
• Polymer Industry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of certain specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard reagent and solvent in research and development laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,3-Dichloropropane
CAS No.	142-28-9
Molecular Formula	C3H6Cl2
Molecular Weight	112.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethylene Chloride; 1,3-DCP; Propane, 1,3-dichloro-; α,γ-Dichloropropane; Trimethylene Dichloride; NSC 60546
EINECS	205-531-1

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichloropropane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results of identity, assay, and impurity profile tests is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	1.20 - 1.22 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 120 - 125 °C

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