Description

1,3-Dichloro-2-Propanol is a versatile chlorinated alcohol intermediate with significant industrial utility. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both hydroxyl and chlorine groups, makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key precursor in the production of epichlorohydrin, glycidyl ethers, and other epoxy resin intermediates.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Industry: Employed in the modification of polymers and as a cross-linking agent or stabilizer in specific resin formulations.
• Solvent & Extraction Processes: Functions as a specialty solvent in selected organic synthesis and extraction applications within controlled environments.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratory-scale organic synthesis for developing new chemical entities and process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dichloro-2-Propanol
CAS No.	6323-82-6
Molecular Formula	C3H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	128.99 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dichloroisopropanol; 1,3-Dichloro-2-hydroxypropane; sym-Dichloroisopropyl Alcohol; α,γ-Dichlorohydrin; Glycerol α,γ-dichlorohydrin; 2-Propanol, 1,3-dichloro-; DCIP
EINECS	228-687-1

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichloro-2-Propanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are available for every shipment upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 bases. 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)	1.350 - 1.370
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490

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