Description

3,3-Dichloroacrolein is a highly reactive, bifunctional organic compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key electrophilic intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This chemical is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions and as a Michael acceptor.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in the production of resins and polymers requiring specific reactive sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dichloroacrolein
CAS No.	2648-51-3
Molecular Formula	C3H2Cl2O
Molecular Weight	124.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloroacrolein; (E)-2,3-Dichloroacrylaldehyde; 2,3-Dichloro-2-propenal; 2-Propenal, 2,3-dichloro-; NSC 404058; Acrolein, 2,3-dichloro-; Dichloroacrolein
EINECS	220-168-5

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dichloroacrolein is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity assay and impurity profile, to support your quality and regulatory requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied 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. Due to its reactive nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere and keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for complete handling and storage guidelines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.