Description

Butanoic Acid, 2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Methylene]-3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound featuring a chlorinated aromatic moiety. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical formulators, and manufacturers of specialty chemicals and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with chlorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecules via reactions at its ketone and ester functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its conjugated system.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in fine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Methylene]-3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	19411-80-4
Molecular Formula	C14H15ClO3
Molecular Weight	266.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)methylene]-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl (4-Chlorobenzylidene)acetoacetate; 2-[(4-Chlorobenzylidene)-3-oxo-butanoic acid ethyl ester; 4-Chlorobenzylideneacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; (4-Chlorobenzylidene)acetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Chlorobenzylideneacetoacetate; Butanoic acid, 2-[(4-chlorophenyl)methylene]-3-oxo-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 2-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Methylene]-3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet exacting standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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