Description

3-Chloro-5-Hydroxy-2-Pentanone is a versatile chlorinated hydroxy ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its bifunctional reactivity, offering both a carbonyl group and a halogenated side chain for selective chemical transformations. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing β-hydroxy ketone or chlorinated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific chlorinated ketone structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where precise functional group manipulation is critical.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring novel carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-5-Hydroxy-2-Pentanone
CAS No.	13045-13-1
Molecular Formula	C5H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	136.58 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-3-chloropentan-2-one; 3-Chloro-5-hydroxypentan-2-one; 1-Chloro-3-hydroxy-4-butanone; 3-Chloro-5-hydroxy-2-pentanone; 2-Pentanone, 3-chloro-5-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-5-Hydroxy-2-Pentanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 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.