Description

N-(3-Chloropropyl)Phthalimide is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate, essential for the synthesis of complex molecules in advanced manufacturing. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a phthalimide-protected amine and a reactive chloroalkyl chain, enabling precise chemical transformations. This compound is critically needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for applications including API synthesis, polymer modification, and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a propylamine linker.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its chloropropyl group facilitates further derivatization.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polyimides and other high-performance polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory and industrial-scale organic synthesis for introducing protected amine functionalities into target molecules.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in R&D for developing novel organic electronic materials and advanced coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	N-(3-Chloropropyl)Phthalimide
CAS No.	42251-84-3
Molecular Formula	C11H10ClNO2
Molecular Weight	223.66 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Chloropropyl)phthalimide; 3-Chloropropylphthalimide; N-(3-Chloropropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione; Phthalimide, N-(3-chloropropyl)-; 3-Chloro-1-phthalimidopropane; γ-Chloropropylphthalimide; 1-(3-Chloropropyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione
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Quality Control

Our N-(3-Chloropropyl)Phthalimide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding 98.0% minimum purity (HPLC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68 - 72 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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