Description

1-Chloro-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Propan-2-One is a specialized organic building block featuring a chlorinated ketone moiety adjacent to a methoxyphenyl group, making it a versatile intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for scalable and reliable synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with aryl-alkyl ketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive chloro and ketone functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block for manufacturing complex dyes, pigments, and specialty chemicals requiring specific aromatic ketone structures.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its molecular rigidity and functional handles.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in organic chemistry research for method development, catalysis studies, and the exploration of new reaction pathways involving α-haloketones.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Propan-2-One
CAS No.	23022-81-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	198.65 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)acetone; 2-Propanone, 1-chloro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; 4-Methoxyphenacyl chloride; 4'-Methoxyphenacyl chloride; p-Methoxyphenacyl chloride; α-Chloro-4'-methoxyacetophenone; 1-Chloro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Propan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the presence of reactive functional groups, it should be stored separately from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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