Description

Chloromethyl Isopropyl Carbonate is a versatile organic carbonate ester with a reactive chloromethyl group. This compound is a valuable chemical intermediate, prized for its ability to introduce the isopropyl carbonate moiety into target molecules, facilitating further synthetic transformations. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for prodrug development and carbonate-based linkers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the carbonate functional group is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers, including polycarbonates and functional resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating or carbamoylating agent in multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloromethyl Isopropyl Carbonate
CAS No.	35180-01-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	152.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Isopropyl Chloromethyl Carbonate; Carbonochloridic Acid, Chloromethyl Ester, 1-Methylethyl Ester; (Chloromethoxy)carbonyloxypropane; Chloromethyl Isopropyl Ester of Carbonic Acid; IPC-CM; Isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Chloromethyl Isopropyl Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 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.