Description

Methyl 2,4-Dichloro-3-Oxobutyrate is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive β-keto ester and dichloromethyl groups, which enable its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active ingredients and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals, leveraging its reactive halogen sites.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for Claisen condensations, alkylations, and cyclization reactions to form heterocyclic compounds.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific chlorinated ketone ester functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,4-Dichloro-3-Oxobutyrate
CAS No.	4877-84-3
Molecular Formula	C5H6Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	185.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,4-dichloroacetoacetate; 2,4-Dichloro-3-oxobutanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,4-dichloro-3-oxobutanoate; Acetoacetic acid, 2,4-dichloro-, methyl ester; Butanoic acid, 2,4-dichloro-3-oxo-, methyl ester
EINECS	225-506-7

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2,4-Dichloro-3-Oxobutyrate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is analyzed using advanced techniques like GC and HPLC to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's sensitivity to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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