Description

3-Chloro-n-Phenylpropanamide is a versatile chlorinated aromatic amide building block with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with aryl-amide or chlorinated side-chain motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its chloro and amide functionalities are incorporated into the final molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for amide coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and as a scaffold for constructing heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials that require specific aromatic amide structures.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for creating molecular probes and inhibitors to study enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-n-Phenylpropanamide
CAS No.	3460-04-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	183.63 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-N-phenylpropanamide; 3-Chloropropionanilide; N-Phenyl-3-chloropropionamide; β-Chloropropionanilide; Propanamide, 3-chloro-N-phenyl-; NSC 403697; 3-Chloropropionic Acid Phenylamide
EINECS	222-400-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-n-Phenylpropanamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant analytical techniques to confirm compliance with customer specifications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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