Description

2-Chloroethenone is a highly reactive acyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the chloroacetyl functional group, enabling the construction of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing chloroacetamide or related moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chloroacetyl group is a core structural element.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Useful in biochemical research for labeling proteins or modifying biomolecules under controlled conditions.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocycles and complex organic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloroethenone
CAS No.	29804-89-5
Molecular Formula	C2HClO
Molecular Weight	92.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloroacetyl chloride; 2-Chloroacetyl chloride; Chloroethanoyl chloride; Monochloroacetyl chloride; α-Chloroacetyl chloride; Chloroacetic acid chloride; Chloroacetic chloride; Acetyl chloride, 2-chloro-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloroethenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

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, amines, alcohols, and water. Due to its hygroscopic and reactive nature, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) when not in use to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Free Chlorine	≤ 0.1%

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