Description

1-Fluoro-3-Chloropropane is a versatile halogenated alkane building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring reactive fluoro and chloro terminals, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce fluorinated moieties or create functional linkers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides that incorporate fluorine for enhanced efficacy and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific properties like chemical resistance or altered surface energy to polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions, alkylations, and as a linker in multi-step synthetic pathways.
• Solvent & Extraction Agent: Finds use as a specialty solvent in certain fluorination reactions and separation processes due to its unique physicochemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluoro-3-Chloropropane
CAS No.	462-38-4
Molecular Formula	C3H6ClF
Molecular Weight	96.53 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-1-fluoropropane; 1-Chloro-3-fluoropropane; 3-Chloropropyl fluoride; Fluorochloropropane; γ-Chlorofluoropropane; Propane, 1-fluoro-3-chloro-; FCH2CH2CH2Cl
EINECS	207-328-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Fluoro-3-Chloropropane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 84-86°C
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.400 - 1.405

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