Description

3-Chloropropanal is a versatile and reactive chlorinated aldehyde intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional nature, featuring both an aldehyde group and a reactive chlorine atom, making it a key building block for the production of more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic structures like pyrrolidines and piperidines.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its reactive sites allow for the construction of specific bioactive scaffolds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry labs for studying nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions, as well as for creating novel chemical libraries.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a functional monomer to introduce aldehyde and chloromethyl groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of certain specialty dyes and colorants, leveraging its ability to form conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloropropanal
CAS No.	19434-65-2
Molecular Formula	C3H5ClO
Molecular Weight	92.52 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloropropionaldehyde; β-Chloropropionaldehyde; 3-Chloro-1-propanal; 3-Chloropropanaldehyde; NSC 9375; 1-Propanal, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloropropanealdehyde
EINECS	243-077-9

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloropropanal is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and NMR spectroscopy, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity limits is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize degradation and polymerization. This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is compatible with strong acid/organic solvent materials. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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