Description

2,4-Dichloro-3-Oxobutyryl Chloride is a highly reactive acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both an acid chloride and an α-chlorinated ketone moiety for sequential modifications. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures, including heterocyclic cores and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the production of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Production: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and specialty materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-3-Oxobutyryl Chloride
CAS No.	84912-10-7
Molecular Formula	C4H3Cl3O2
Molecular Weight	197.43 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxobutanoyl Chloride, 2,4-Dichloro-; 2,4-Dichloro-3-oxobutanoyl Chloride; 3-Oxobutyryl Chloride, 2,4-Dichloro-; 2,4-Dichloroacetoacetyl Chloride; Dichloroacetoacetyl Chloride; 84912-10-7; Butanoyl chloride, 2,4-dichloro-3-oxo-
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichloro-3-Oxobutyryl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

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

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