Description

1,1-Dichloroacetone is a versatile chlorinated ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key electrophilic reagent and intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, fine chemical manufacturing, and academic research laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic materials.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in polymer chemistry and material science for modifying polymer properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent and electrophile in various name reactions and multi-step syntheses.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dichloroacetone
CAS No.	513-88-2
Molecular Formula	C3H4Cl2O
Molecular Weight	126.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dichloro-2-propanone; Dichloroacetone; α,α-Dichloroacetone; 1,1-Dichloropropan-2-one; NSC 406079; Acetone, 1,1-dichloro-; Propanone, 1,1-dichloro-
EINECS	208-162-7

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dichloroacetone undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We implement a comprehensive quality management system to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency, purity, and reliability for your critical processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.38 g/mL

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