Description

1-Chloronitropropane is a versatile organic nitro compound and halogenated alkane, serving as a critical building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the nitro and chloro groups act as handles for nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require high-purity raw materials for producing active ingredients, dyes, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing amine or amino acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactivity to form nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating agent and a starting material for the preparation of nitro alcohols, amino compounds, and other specialty chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a functional monomer in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloronitropropane
CAS No.	52625-08-8
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆ClNO₂
Molecular Weight	123.54 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-1-nitropropane; Propane, 1-chloro-1-nitro-; γ-Chloronitropropane; NSC 60545; 1-Nitro-1-chloropropane; Chloronitropropane; Nitrochloropropane
EINECS	258-059-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloronitropropane is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO guidelines and can support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep away from strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.220 - 1.250
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445

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