Description

2-Acetoxypropionylchloride is a versatile and highly reactive acylating agent and chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 2-acetoxypropionyl moiety, making it a critical building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in prodrug development and ester-based drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where specific ester functionalities are required.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a reactive monomer or grafting agent to introduce functional side chains into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances that require acyl chloride chemistry.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Useful in biochemical research for labeling proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules under controlled conditions.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for acetylation and esterification reactions in complex multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetoxypropionylchloride
CAS No.	38939-83-2
Molecular Formula	C5H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	150.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetoxypropionyl Chloride; 2-Acetoxypropanoic Acid Chloride; α-Acetoxypropionyl Chloride; Acetyl Lactyl Chloride; Lactic Acid Acetate Chloride; Propanoic Acid, 2-(Acetyloxy)-, Chloride; 2-(Acetyloxy)propanoyl Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Acetoxypropionylchloride 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 traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water and strong bases; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0% (total)

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