Description

Isopropyl 2-Chloropropionate is a versatile organic ester and a key chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an ester group and an alkyl chloride moiety, making it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as API synthesis and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in alkylation and esterification reactions to introduce the isopropyl 2-chloropropionate group.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as an intermediate for synthesizing specific ester compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in lab-scale R&D for novel compound discovery and process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopropyl 2-Chloropropionate
CAS No.	40058-87-5
Molecular Formula	C6H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	150.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloropropionic Acid Isopropyl Ester; Isopropyl α-Chloropropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-chloro-, 1-methylethyl ester; 1-Methylethyl 2-chloropropanoate; Isopropyl 2-chloropropanoate
EINECS	254-789-6

Quality Control

Our Isopropyl 2-Chloropropionate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.050 - 1.090
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425

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