Description

3-Chlorobutan-2-Ol is a versatile chlorinated secondary alcohol that serves as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both chlorine and hydroxyl functional groups, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of β-blockers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its chlorinated structure contributes to the biological activity of the final product.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins with modified properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a starting material for generating other functionalized butane derivatives in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Chlorobutan-2-Ol
CAS No.	563-84-8
Molecular Formula	C4H9ClO
Molecular Weight	108.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butanol, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloro-2-butanol; (±)-3-Chloro-2-butanol; DL-3-Chloro-2-butanol; 3-Chlorobutan-2-ol; 3-Chloro-2-butyl alcohol; sec-Butyl alcohol, 3-chloro-
EINECS	209-260-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Chlorobutan-2-Ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis where required. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details

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