Description

1,2-Diethoxy-1-Chloroethene is a versatile chlorinated vinyl ether intermediate of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both alkoxy and chloro substituents on an ethene backbone, makes it a valuable electrophilic building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It enables the synthesis of various heterocycles and functionalized ethers through controlled addition and cyclization reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a specialized reagent for introducing the diethoxyvinyl chloride moiety into target molecules in custom synthesis and scale-up projects.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymeric materials with specific properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and discovery chemistry for new reaction pathways involving vinyl ethers and α-chloro enol ethers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diethoxy-1-Chloroethene
CAS No.	63918-51-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	150.60 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-1,2-diethoxyethene; (1-Chloroethene-1,2-diyl)bis(oxyethane); α-Chloro-β,β-diethoxyethylene; 1,1-Diethoxy-2-chloroethylene; 2-Chloro-1,1-diethoxyethene; Chlorodiethoxyethene; Diethoxy(chloro)ethene
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diethoxy-1-Chloroethene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (by GC or HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR and/or NMR), and impurity profile. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis steps.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or compatible light-blocking materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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