Description

1,3-Dichloroacetone Ethylene Ketal is a specialized organic building block and protected form of 1,3-dichloroacetone. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in fine chemical synthesis, offering controlled reactivity for the introduction of functionalized acetone units. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized acetone backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive dichloro moiety is utilized for further derivatization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a protected precursor to 1,3-dichloroacetone in multi-step reactions, enabling selective transformations that would not be possible with the unprotected ketone.
• Cross-linking Agent Research: Investigated for potential use in polymer chemistry and material science as a cross-linking agent due to its two reactive chlorine atoms.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dichloroacetone Ethylene Ketal
CAS No.	26271-50-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	171.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dichloro-1,3-dioxolane-4-ylmethyl Chloride; 1,3-Dichloro-2,2-bis(chloromethyl)propane-1,3-diol Cyclic Ethylene Ketal; 2,2-Bis(chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol, 4-(chloromethyl) Derivative; 4-(Chloromethyl)-2,2-bis(chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; Acetone, 1,3-dichloro-, cyclic ethylene ketal; 1,3-Dichloroacetone cyclic ethylene ketal
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichloroacetone Ethylene Ketal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Standard quality parameters include assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and control of key impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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