Description

3-Chloropyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive α-keto acid ester functionality, which enables the introduction of the chloropyruvate moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and the synthesis of novel heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting metabolic and neurological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its reactive halogen and carbonyl groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, dyes, and specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies involving enzyme inhibitors and metabolic probes due to its structural similarity to pyruvate.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological development and synthetic organic chemistry research for creating new C-C and C-N bonds.
• Peptide Mimetics: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing non-natural amino acids and peptide analogs with modified side chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloropyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	65868-37-3
Molecular Formula	C5H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	150.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Chloropyruvate; Ethyl 3-Chloro-2-oxopropanoate; 3-Chloro-2-oxopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Chloropyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Oxo-3-chloropropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Chloropyruvate; NSC 401119
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloropyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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