Description

Cyclopropylmethyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive organic halide building block. Its strained cyclopropyl ring and reactive chloromethyl group make it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to introduce the cyclopropylmethyl moiety into target molecules, often to modulate biological activity and physicochemical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral, antibacterial, and central nervous system (CNS) agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the cyclopropyl group enhances stability and efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent in various organic transformations, such as nucleophilic substitution reactions, for introducing functionalized alkyl chains.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and specialty chemicals with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for the synthesis of molecular probes and labeled compounds for biochemical and pharmacological research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopropylmethyl Chloride
CAS No.	5911-08-0
Molecular Formula	C4H7Cl
Molecular Weight	90.55 g/mol
Synonyms	(Chloromethyl)cyclopropane; Cyclopropanemethyl chloride; Cyclopropylmethyl chloride; 1-(Chloromethyl)cyclopropane; Cyclopropyl chloromethane; Cyclopropane, (chloromethyl)-; Cyclopropylcarbinyl chloride
EINECS	227-638-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclopropylmethyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is moisture-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.00 - 1.05 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.445 - 1.455

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