Description

5-Chloro-2-Pentanone is a versatile chlorinated ketone intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive carbonyl and chloromethyl groups, which enable its use as a key building block for more complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in alkylation, condensation, and cyclization reactions to create complex organic frameworks.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies in academic and industrial labs.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the formulation of specialty polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Pentanone
CAS No.	5891-21-4
Molecular Formula	C5H9ClO
Molecular Weight	120.58 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-4-pentanone; 4-Chloro-2-butanone; 5-Chloropentan-2-one; 2-Pentanone, 5-chloro-; Chloromethyl propyl ketone; 4-Chlorobutan-2-one; 1-Chloro-4-oxopentane
EINECS	227-562-5

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Pentanone is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity, and impurity profile analysis via techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing 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%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.435 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	1.06 - 1.10 g/mL

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