Description

2,3-Dichloroisobutyric Acid is a versatile chlorinated carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactivity of its dichloro and carboxylic acid functional groups, enabling precise chemical modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a chlorinated isobutyric acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dichloro moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including esterifications, amidations, and nucleophilic substitutions, to introduce functionalized isobutyric acid groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialty polymers with unique properties like flame retardancy or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemists and researchers exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloroisobutyric Acid
CAS No.	10411-52-6
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	157.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-2-methylpropanoic Acid; α,β-Dichloroisobutyric Acid; DL-2,3-Dichloroisobutyric Acid; 2-Methyl-2,3-dichloropropanoic Acid; Isobutyric acid, 2,3-dichloro-; NSC 403058
EINECS	233-886-7

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloroisobutyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specified range
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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