Description

3,4,4-Trichloro-3-Butenal is a specialized chlorinated aldehyde intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block, enabling the introduction of a reactive aldehyde and trichloromethyl functionality into target molecules. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and fine chemical manufacturing, where it is used to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific chlorinated structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel organic molecules.
• Polymer Modifier: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,4-Trichloro-3-Butenal
CAS No.	108562-62-5
Molecular Formula	C₄H₃Cl₃O
Molecular Weight	173.42 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,4-Trichlorobut-3-enal; 3,4,4-Trichlorobut-3-en-1-al; 3-Butenal, 3,4,4-trichloro-; Trichlorobutenal
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Quality Control

Our 3,4,4-Trichloro-3-Butenal is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods. 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. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability. This material is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.