Description

3-Chloroacrylic Acid is a versatile halogenated acrylic acid derivative, serving as a key reactive intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in the presence of both a carboxylic acid group and a reactive vinyl chloride moiety, enabling a range of chemical transformations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a chlorinated acrylic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce chlorine and acid functionality into specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Michael additions, nucleophilic substitutions, and cyclization reactions to construct heterocyclic compounds and other fine chemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloroacrylic Acid
CAS No.	625-40-1
Molecular Formula	C3H3ClO2
Molecular Weight	106.51 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-3-Chloroacrylic Acid; (E)-3-Chloroacrylic Acid; 3-Chloro-2-propenoic Acid; β-Chloroacrylic Acid; 3-Chloropropenoic Acid; NSC 60529; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-chloro-
EINECS	210-894-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloroacrylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, purity profiling, and impurity identification, to ensure it meets precise customer requirements and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	62 - 66 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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