Description

4-Hydroxybutyl (2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy)Acetate is a specialized organic ester compound with the CAS registry number 40583-17-3. This chemical serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex agrochemicals and pharmaceutical agents, offering a versatile building block for targeted molecular construction. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and fine chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or modify existing compound properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of herbicides and plant growth regulators, particularly those derived from phenoxyacetic acid structures.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a synthetic building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for constructing complex ester and ether derivatives with specific biological activity.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves in the production of specialty chemicals used in materials science and industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxybutyl (2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy)Acetate
CAS No.	40583-17-3
Molecular Formula	C12H13Cl3O4
Molecular Weight	327.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxybutyl 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetate; (2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy)acetic Acid 4-Hydroxybutyl Ester; 4-Hydroxybutyl Ester of (2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy)acetic Acid; Butylene Glycol Monotrichlorophenoxyacetate; 1,4-Butanediol, mono(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetate); 40583-17-3; Phenoxyacetic acid, 2,4,5-trichloro-, 4-hydroxybutyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxybutyl (2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy)Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the material should be handled and stored under conditions that minimize exposure to direct or strong artificial light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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