Description

3-Chloro-1-Propanol is a versatile chlorinated alcohol intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive chlorine atom and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to produce active ingredients, polymers, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the synthesis of specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis: A fundamental building block for introducing the 3-chloropropoxy or 3-hydroxypropyl moiety into target molecules.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in laboratories for method development and the synthesis of novel compounds.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-1-Propanol
CAS No.	627-30-5
Molecular Formula	C3H7ClO
Molecular Weight	94.54 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloropropan-1-ol; 3-Chloropropyl Alcohol; γ-Chloropropanol; 1-Chloro-3-hydroxypropane; Trimethylene chlorohydrin; NSC 60526; 3-Chloro-1-hydroxypropane; 3-Chloropropanol
EINECS	210-981-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-1-Propanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data are provided with every shipment.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.130 - 1.140
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455

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