Description

N-(3-Chloropropyl)-N-Methylformamide is a versatile chlorinated formamide derivative, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive chloroalkyl group and a formamide moiety, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high precision. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a chloropropylamine or formamide functional group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive sites allow for the introduction of specific bioactive moieties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives to enhance properties like adhesion or chemical resistance.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of complex ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the manufacture of certain specialty dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	N-(3-Chloropropyl)-N-Methylformamide
CAS No.	4172-04-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	135.59 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-N-(3-chloropropyl)formamide; 3-Chloro-N-methylpropionamide (ambiguous, check context); N-(3-Chloropropyl)-N-methylformamide; 1-Chloro-3-(N-methylformamido)propane; Formamide, N-(3-chloropropyl)-N-methyl-; N-Methylformamide, 3-chloropropyl deriv.
EINECS	224-048-7

Quality Control

Our N-(3-Chloropropyl)-N-Methylformamide is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, residual solvents, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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