Description

1-(2-Chloroethoxy)Propane is a specialized organic compound featuring both ether and chloroalkane functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis, offering controlled reactivity for specific transformations. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers for applications requiring a reactive ether solvent or a building block for more complex molecules.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the production of more complex ethers, surfactants, and specialty polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its chloroethoxy moiety is incorporated into target molecules.
• Specialty Solvent: Acts as a polar aprotic solvent in reactions sensitive to protic conditions, particularly in Grignard and other organometallic chemistries.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Used as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty resins and coatings.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Chloroethoxy)Propane
CAS No.	42149-74-6
Molecular Formula	C5H11ClO
Molecular Weight	122.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Propane, 1-(2-chloroethoxy)-; 2-Chloroethyl Propyl Ether; 1-Chloro-2-propoxyethane; Propyl 2-Chloroethyl Ether; (2-Chloroethoxy)propane; β-Chloroethyl Propyl Ether; NSC 88411
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Chloroethoxy)Propane is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) for precise identification and quantification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

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