Description

2-Cyclobuten-1-One, 2,3,4-Trichloro- is a halogenated cyclic enone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile electrophilic synthon, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through selective ring-opening and functionalization reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing complex carbocyclic or heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive trichlorinated structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile electrophile in Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic additions, and ring-expansion chemistry for academic and industrial research.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialized polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms or biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyclobuten-1-One, 2,3,4-Trichloro-
CAS No.	958800-62-9
Molecular Formula	C4H3Cl3O
Molecular Weight	173.42 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4-Trichloro-2-cyclobuten-1-one; 2,3,4-Trichlorocyclobut-2-en-1-one; Trichlorocyclobutenone; 2-Cyclobuten-1-one, 2,3,4-trichloro-; 2,3,4-Trichloro-1-cyclobuten-1-one; 2,3,4-Trichlorocyclobutenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyclobuten-1-One, 2,3,4-Trichloro- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is required to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.