Description

2,4-Pentanedione, 1,5-Dichloro- is a halogenated derivative of acetylacetone, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity imparted by the dichloro substitution, which enables selective transformations for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal coordination chemistry.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the research and development of functional polymers with specific thermal or chemical properties.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable building block in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, flavors, and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Pentanedione, 1,5-Dichloro-
CAS No.	40630-12-4
Molecular Formula	C5H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	168.99 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Dichloro-2,4-pentanedione; 1,5-Dichloroacetylacetone; 1,5-Dichloropentane-2,4-dione; Dichloroacetylacetone; 2,4-Pentanedione, 1,5-dichloro-; Acetylacetone, 1,5-dichloro-; 1,5-Dichloro-2,4-dioxopentane
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Pentanedione, 1,5-Dichloro- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque secondary packaging or in a dark storage facility.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.