Description

Propyl Dichloroacetate is a versatile organic ester compound with significant utility as a key chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its dichloroacetyl functional group, which enables its use in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and industrial facilities seeking a reliable building block for complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the dichloroacetate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent or a protecting group reagent in complex multi-step organic reactions.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce chlorine-containing functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like flame retardancy and stability.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Chemical Research: A valuable standard and building block in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propyl Dichloroacetate
CAS No.	37587-81-8
Molecular Formula	C5H8Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	171.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloroacetic Acid Propyl Ester; n-Propyl Dichloroacetate; Propyl 2,2-Dichloroacetate; Dichloroacetic Acid n-Propyl Ester; 2,2-Dichloroacetic Acid Propyl Ester; Propyl Ester of Dichloroacetic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Propyl Dichloroacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key specifications such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards where applicable.

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 between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.25 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.445 - 1.455

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