Description

3-(Chloromethyl)Cyclobutanone is a versatile and reactive cyclobutanone derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive carbonyl group and a chloromethyl handle, enabling diverse ring-opening and functionalization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Precursor for specialty polymers and advanced materials requiring strained ring systems.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for ring-expansion reactions, cycloadditions, and the construction of complex carbocyclic structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the development of molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis Projects: A critical starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) working on bespoke molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Chloromethyl)Cyclobutanone
CAS No.	175021-13-3
Molecular Formula	C5H7ClO
Molecular Weight	118.56 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Chloromethyl)cyclobutan-1-one; Cyclobutanone, 3-(chloromethyl)-; 3-Chloromethylcyclobutanone; (Chloromethyl)cyclobutanone; 1-(Chloromethyl)cyclobutan-3-one (alternative numbering); 3-Chloromethyl-1-cyclobutanone
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Chloromethyl)Cyclobutanone is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

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