Description

1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Butene is a versatile chlorinated olefin intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactivity as an alkylating agent and as a building block for more complex chemical structures, offering a balance of stability and functional group potential. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as an alkylating agent or a starting material for creating complex molecules in research and development.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Can be utilized to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and terpene derivatives.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A potential substrate in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions for creating carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Butene
CAS No.	13417-43-1
Molecular Formula	C5H9Cl
Molecular Weight	104.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-butenyl chloride; 2-Butene, 1-chloro-2-methyl-; 3-Chloro-3-methyl-1-butene; 1-Chloro-3-methyl-2-butene; tert-Prenyl chloride; (CH3)2C=CHCH2Cl
EINECS	236-511-4

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Butene is produced and handled under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure it meets the required purity and identity specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

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 between 2°C and 25°C. The product is compatible with standard organic solvent containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	0.90 - 0.92 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.435 - 1.445

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