Description

2-Propanone, 1,1-Dichloro-3-Diazo- is a specialized diazo compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a diazo group and geminal dichloro substitution, makes it a valuable precursor for generating reactive carbene intermediates. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists working on complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors where precise carbon-carbon bond formation is critical.

Application

• Carbene Precursor in Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent for generating dichlorocarbene and other reactive intermediates used in cyclopropanation and C-H insertion reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for constructing complex, strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of advanced pesticide and herbicide molecules that require specific, three-dimensional structural motifs.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling & Catalysis: Utilized in metal-catalyzed transformations to install functional groups that are difficult to introduce via other methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propanone, 1,1-Dichloro-3-Diazo-
CAS No.	20485-54-5
Molecular Formula	C3H2Cl2N2O
Molecular Weight	152.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dichloro-3-diazoacetone; 1,1-Dichloro-3-diazo-2-propanone; 3-Diazo-1,1-dichloroacetone; Diazo-1,1-dichloroacetone; 1,1-Dichloro-3-oxo-1-diazopropane; Acetone, 1,1-dichloro-3-diazo-; 1-Diazo-3,3-dichloroacetone; (Dichloromethyl)diazoacetaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Propanone, 1,1-Dichloro-3-Diazo- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area dedicated to reactive chemicals. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, minimize exposure to air and light during handling. Keep away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange liquid or solid
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.