Description

Rac 2-Palmitoyl-3-Chloropropanediol is a synthetic chlorinated glycerol derivative, specifically a monochloropropanediol (MCPD) fatty acid ester. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for analytical and food safety laboratories worldwide. It is primarily required by researchers and quality control professionals in the food industry, analytical testing, and chemical synthesis sectors for method development, contamination monitoring, and toxicological studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use for the calibration and validation of analytical methods (GC-MS, LC-MS) to detect and quantify MCPD esters in food products.
• Food Safety Research: Critical for studying the formation, mitigation, and toxicology of process contaminants like 3-MCPD in refined edible oils and fat-based foods.
• Method Development & Proficiency Testing: Used by testing laboratories to develop, optimize, and verify analytical procedures for contaminant analysis.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Employed as a benchmark to ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing results for regulatory compliance and internal standards.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Can serve as a specialized building block in organic synthesis for producing more complex molecules in research settings.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Essential for manufacturers and suppliers to test their products against international safety regulations set by bodies like EFSA, FDA, and JECFA.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac 2-Palmitoyl-3-Chloropropanediol
CAS No.	20618-92-2
Molecular Formula	C19H37ClO3
Molecular Weight	348.95 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol 2-palmitate; 3-MCPD 2-palmitate; 2-Palmitoyl-3-chloro-1,2-propanediol; rac-2-Palmitoyl-3-chloropropane-1,2-diol; (±)-2-Palmitoyl-3-chloropropanediol; 3-Chloropropane-1,2-diol 2-hexadecanoate; Glycidyl palmitate chlorohydrin; Palmitic acid 2-chloro-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Supplied as a high-purity analytical reference material, our Rac 2-Palmitoyl-3-Chloropropanediol undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure identity, purity, and stability. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results from HPLC, GC, and other relevant analytical techniques. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for your critical research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as indicated on the label or COA. For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere. Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a well-ventilated laboratory setting.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC / GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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