Description

2-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 the production of more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients, functional monomers, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers, coatings, and epoxy resins.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in organic reactions such as etherification, esterification, and nucleophilic substitution to introduce the 2-chloropropyl moiety.
• Solvent & Extractant: Functions as a polar solvent in specific chemical processes and separation techniques.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Used in the synthesis of surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-1-Propanol
CAS No.	78-89-7
Molecular Formula	C3H7ClO
Molecular Weight	94.54 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-propanol; 2-Chloropropan-1-ol; Propylene chlorohydrin; β-Chloropropyl alcohol; sec-Chloropropyl alcohol; 2-Chloro-1-hydroxypropane; 2-Chloropropyl alcohol
EINECS	201-152-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-1-Propanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to verify identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every shipment to support 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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.103 - 1.113
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442

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