Description

2,3-Dichloro-2-Propenal is a versatile halogenated aldehyde intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, particularly at the carbonyl and vinylic chlorine positions, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a reactive scaffold for constructing heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer to introduce chlorine and aldehyde groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a starting material for other fine chemicals and dyes.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool for academic and industrial research in exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-2-Propenal
CAS No.	26910-68-9
Molecular Formula	C3H2Cl2O
Molecular Weight	124.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloroacrylaldehyde; 2,3-Dichloroacrylic Aldehyde; 2,3-Dichloropropenal; Dichloroacrolein; 2-Propenal, 2,3-dichloro-; NSC 404087
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloro-2-Propenal is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability. This material is moisture-sensitive and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.