Description

2-Chloro-2-Methyl-1-Propanol is a versatile chlorinated alcohol intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive chloro group and a hydroxyl group, enabling its use as a key building block for more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as polymer modification and the synthesis of functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the modification of resins and polymers to impart specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and esterification reactions to introduce the 2-chloro-2-methylpropyl moiety.
• Surface Active Agent Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty surfactants and emulsifiers.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions in the production of crosslinked polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-2-Methyl-1-Propanol
CAS No.	558-38-3
Molecular Formula	C4H9ClO
Molecular Weight	108.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-2-methylpropan-1-ol; 1-Chloro-2-methyl-2-propanol; 2-Methyl-2-chloro-1-propanol; Chlorobutanol (related but not identical); tert-Butyl Chlorohydrin; β-Chloro-tert-butyl alcohol; NSC 60545; 2-Chloro-2-methylpropyl alcohol
EINECS	209-195-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-2-Methyl-1-Propanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile determination by GC/HPLC, to ensure it meets precise specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

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