Description

1-Chlorohexan-2-One is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive carbonyl and chloro functional groups. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research, offering a key handle for nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries to create novel intermediates and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for creating flavors, fragrances, and advanced material precursors.
• Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and novel compound library generation.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chlorohexan-2-One
CAS No.	20261-68-1
Molecular Formula	C6H11ClO
Molecular Weight	134.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-hexanone; 1-Chloro-2-hexanone; 2-Chlorohexan-1-one; Hexan-2-one, 1-chloro-; α-Chlorohexan-2-one; 1-Chloro-2-oxohexane; 2-Oxohexyl chloride
EINECS	243-671-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Chlorohexan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles to meet your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/cm³

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