Description

2-Chloroethyl 2-Methylpentanoate is a specialized organic ester compound with a chlorinated ethyl chain. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, offering a reactive site for nucleophilic substitution and a versatile ester functionality for further transformations. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a precursor for introducing the 2-methylpentanoate moiety into complex molecules.
• Polymer & Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the synthesis of specific ester compounds used in aroma formulations.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloroethyl 2-Methylpentanoate
CAS No.	6639-13-0
Molecular Formula	C8H15ClO2
Molecular Weight	178.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloroethyl 2-methylpentanoate; 2-Methylpentanoic acid 2-chloroethyl ester; Ethanol, 2-chloro-, 2-methylpentanoate; 2-Chloroethyl 2-methylvalerate; 6639-13-0; NSC 406106; 2-Methylvaleric acid 2-chloroethyl ester
EINECS	229-634-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloroethyl 2-Methylpentanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR and NMR, purity assessment by GC or HPLC, and impurity profiling. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong bases. The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
Density (20°C)	1.00 - 1.05 g/mL

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