Description

Methyltrichlorovinylketone is a highly reactive chlorinated vinyl ketone building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to introduce functional complexity in a single step, serving as a key precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Industries that need it include fine chemical manufacturers, R&D laboratories, and producers of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) seeking efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical research.
• Building block for the production of specialized agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers with unique chemical resistance properties.
• Reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the trichloromethyl carbonyl group into target molecules.
• Starting material for the preparation of ligands and catalysts used in coordination chemistry.
• Use in material science for surface modification and the creation of functional coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyltrichlorovinylketone
CAS No.	5780-63-2
Molecular Formula	C4H3Cl3O
Molecular Weight	189.42 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1-Trichloro-3-buten-2-one; 3-Buten-2-one, 1,1,1-trichloro-; Trichlorovinyl methyl ketone; Vinyl trichloromethyl ketone; Methyl(trichloro)vinyl ketone; 1,1,1-Trichlorobut-3-en-2-one
EINECS	227-315-6

Quality Control

Our Methyltrichlorovinylketone undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to strict in-process controls to guarantee the reliability of this sensitive intermediate for your critical synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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