Description

1,3-Dichloroacetone is a versatile chlorinated ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, particularly as a bifunctional alkylating agent, makes it a critical intermediate for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including heterocyclic compounds and targeted therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its effective alkylation properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in polymer chemistry to create cross-linked networks for resins, adhesives, and specialty coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a fundamental reagent for introducing the chloroacetone moiety in complex molecule construction, including in nucleoside and peptide chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain specialty dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dichloroacetone
CAS No.	534-07-6
Molecular Formula	C3H4Cl2O
Molecular Weight	126.97 g/mol
Synonyms	sym-Dichloroacetone; 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanone; α,γ-Dichloroacetone; Dichloroacetone; Bis(chloromethyl) ketone; 1,3-Dichloroacetone; DCK
EINECS	208-587-6

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichloroacetone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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