Description

2,2-Dichloropropanoyl Chloride is a highly reactive acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 2,2-dichloropropanoyl functional group, enabling the production of specialized agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and performance materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the fine chemical, crop protection, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors seeking reliable, high-purity reagents.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as an acylating agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialized polymers with unique properties, such as flame retardancy.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing acid chloride functionality in laboratory-scale and industrial organic reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental building block for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dichloropropanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	26073-26-7
Molecular Formula	C3H3Cl3O
Molecular Weight	161.41 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Dichloropropionyl Chloride; 2,2-Dichloropropionyl Chloride; Propanoyl Chloride, 2,2-dichloro-; Dichloropropionyl Chloride; NSC 9235; 2,2-Dichloro-1-oxopropane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,2-Dichloropropanoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Isolate from incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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