Description

Chlorooxoacetic Acid Propyl Ester is a specialized organic ester derivative of chlorooxoacetic acid, valued for its reactivity as an acylating agent and chemical intermediate. Its structure makes it a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a chloroacetyl or propyl ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive carbonyl group facilitates downstream reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as an acylating agent and precursor in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring novel synthetic pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorooxoacetic Acid Propyl Ester
CAS No.	54166-91-5
Molecular Formula	C5H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	150.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Propyl Chlorooxoacetate; Propyl Chloroglyoxylate; Chloroglyoxylic Acid Propyl Ester; Propyl 2-Chloro-2-oxoacetate; 2-Chloro-2-oxoacetic Acid Propyl Ester; α-Chloro-α-oxopropionic Acid Propyl Ester (obsolete); Chlorooxoacetic Acid n-Propyl Ester; Propylester kyseliny chloroxooctove (Czech)
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Quality Control

Our Chlorooxoacetic Acid Propyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, it should be stored separately from incompatible materials such as strong bases, oxidizing agents, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.20 - 1.30

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