Description

2-Butene, 1-Chloro-2,3-Dimethyl- is a specialized chlorinated hydrocarbon derivative of butene, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and methyl substituents, makes it a versatile building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for synthesizing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for polymers, liquid crystals, and other high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing novel organic frameworks.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Lubricant & Additive Formulation: Can be utilized in the development of specialty lubricant additives and corrosion inhibitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butene, 1-Chloro-2,3-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	37866-06-1
Molecular Formula	C6H11Cl
Molecular Weight	118.60 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2,3-dimethyl-2-butene; 2-Butene, 1-chloro-2,3-dimethyl-; 2,3-Dimethyl-1-chloro-2-butene; 1-Chloro-2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene; Chlorodimethylbutene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butene, 1-Chloro-2,3-Dimethyl- is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer material suitable for demanding industrial and research applications, with quality verified against comprehensive in-house specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	0.90 - 0.95 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.450

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