Description

2-Chloromethyl-[1,3]Dioxane is a versatile chlorinated acetal derivative that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chloromethyl group and a protected aldehyde moiety, enabling selective transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the introduction of a masked aldehyde or hydroxymethyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty resins and functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds and in multi-step synthesis where selective deprotection is required.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for methodology development and novel compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloromethyl-[1,3]Dioxane
CAS No.	5695-72-7
Molecular Formula	C6H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	150.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane; 1,3-Dioxane, 2-(chloromethyl)-; 2-Chloromethyl-1,3-dioxacyclohexane; Chloromethyl dioxane; (Chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxane; α-Chloroacetaldehyde ethylene acetal; 2-Chloroacetaldehyde ethylene acetal
EINECS	227-157-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloromethyl-[1,3]Dioxane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density	~1.18 g/cm³

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