Description

2-(2-Chloroethyl)Cyclobutan-1-One is a specialized organic building block featuring a reactive cyclobutanone ring and a chloroethyl side chain. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for constructing novel ring systems and exploring new chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for exploring strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex, multi-cyclic organic frameworks via ring-expansion or annulation reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Chloroethyl)Cyclobutan-1-One
CAS No.	1935967-74-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9ClO
Molecular Weight	132.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Chloroethyl)cyclobutanone; 1-(2-Chloroethyl)cyclobutan-1-one; Cyclobutanone, 2-(2-chloroethyl)-; 2-Chloroethyl cyclobutanone; 1935967-74-0
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Chloroethyl)Cyclobutan-1-One is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use and stored away from heat and ignition sources. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

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