Description

1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Propanol is a versatile chlorinated tertiary alcohol that serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a chlorine atom and a hydroxyl group on a tertiary carbon, makes it a key building block for the production of specialty chemicals and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries for synthesizing active ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty monomers.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the production of specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including etherification and esterification, to introduce functional groups.
• Surface Active Agent Manufacture: Used in the production of surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial formulations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in laboratory-scale R&D for novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Propanol
CAS No.	558-42-9
Molecular Formula	C4H9ClO
Molecular Weight	108.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorobutanol; 2-Methyl-2-propanol, 1-chloro-; tert-Butyl chlorohydrin; 1-Chloro-tert-butanol; 2-Chloro-2-methyl-1-propanol; Chlorbutol; Chloretone (historical); β,β-Dimethyl-β-hydroxyethyl chloride
EINECS	209-189-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Propanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. The container should be kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.435 - 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.