Description

4-Chlorophenylacetone is a versatile chlorinated aromatic ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive carbonyl and chlorinated phenyl groups, which enable its use as a key building block for more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing phenethylamine or amphetamine-related structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the chlorophenyl moiety.
• Organic Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where specific aromatic ketone structures are required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chlorophenylacetone
CAS No.	5586-88-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9ClO
Molecular Weight	168.62 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-propanone; p-Chlorophenylacetone; 4'-Chlorophenylacetone; 4-Chloro-1-phenyl-2-propanone; 4-Chlorobenzyl methyl ketone; NSC 406916; USAF EK-1708
EINECS	226-982-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Chlorophenylacetone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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