Description

1-Chloro-2-Methyl-1-Propene is a versatile and highly reactive chlorinated olefin intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, including agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups or create novel materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of certain herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used to introduce chloromethyl or other functional groups into polymer chains to alter properties like adhesion, flame retardancy, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including alkylation and as a starting material for synthesizing other chlorinated compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2-Methyl-1-Propene
CAS No.	513-37-1
Molecular Formula	C4H7Cl
Molecular Weight	90.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-chloropropene; 2-Methylallyl chloride; Methallyl chloride; γ-Methallyl chloride; 1-Chloro-2-methylpropene; 2-Methyl-2-propenyl chloride; Isobutenyl chloride; Chloroisobutylene
EINECS	208-158-3

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2-Methyl-1-Propene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration of vapors.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	0.92 - 0.94 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 72 - 74 °C

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