Description

2-Butanone, 1-Chloro-4-Hydroxy-, Formate (6Ci) is a specialized organic ester compound with a unique halogenated hydroxy ketone structure. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the introduction of multiple functional groups in a single molecule. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing chlorinated and esterified motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its specific functional groups contribute to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Intermediate for Functional Materials: Potential use in the development of advanced materials, such as liquid crystals or photoactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butanone, 1-Chloro-4-Hydroxy-, Formate (6Ci)
CAS No.	99417-86-4
Molecular Formula	C5H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	150.56 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-4-hydroxy-2-butanone formate; 4-Hydroxy-1-chloro-2-butanone formate; 1-Chloro-4-hydroxybutan-2-one formate; Butan-2-one, 1-chloro-4-hydroxy-, formate; 6Ci derivative of 1-Chloro-4-hydroxy-2-butanone; Chlorohydroxybutanone formate; Formic acid 1-chloro-4-hydroxy-2-oxobutyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Butanone, 1-Chloro-4-Hydroxy-, Formate (6Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP compliance for use in regulated starting material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 4.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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