Description

1,3-Dichlorobutan-2-One is a versatile chlorinated ketone building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a key precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries seeking to introduce specific chlorinated motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• As a critical synthetic intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• In the manufacture of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• As a building block for specialty polymers and functional materials.
• In organic synthesis laboratories for the development of novel heterocyclic compounds.
• For the synthesis of ligands and catalysts used in metal-organic chemistry.
• As a precursor in dye and pigment manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dichlorobutan-2-One
CAS No.	16714-77-5
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	141.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dichloro-2-butanone; 2-Butanone, 1,3-dichloro-; sym-Dichloroacetone; 1,3-Dichloroacetone; NSC 60545; Dichloroacetone (unsymmetrical); α,γ-Dichloroacetone
EINECS	240-783-1

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichlorobutan-2-One is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments but should be handled with appropriate precautions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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