1-Chloro-3-iodopropane

Basic Information

CAS No.	6940-76-7
EC No.	230-088-8
Linear Formula	Cl(CH2)3I
Molecular Weight	204.44
Appearance	Clear light yellow to light orange liquid
Melting Point	Not available (typical reference)
Boiling point	170-172 °C (lit.)
Density	1.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in chloroform, diethyl ether, ethanol and acetone
Storage Conditions	Keep in dark place, sealed in dry, room temperature
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: Serves as an effective bifunctional alkylating agent allowing selective substitution of the iodo or chloro group in organic reactions.

• Pharmaceutical intermediate: Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and bioactive molecules through nucleophilic substitution pathways.

• Fine chemical intermediate: Employed in the production of specialty halogenated building blocks and advanced organic intermediates.

• Laboratory research: Valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry studies and exploration of new synthetic pathways.

• Process development: Supports route optimization and scale-up in custom synthesis projects.

• Consistent product quality: Reliable material quality supported by routine quality control and batch consistency verification.

• Stable global supply: Flexible international shipping arrangements ensuring supply stability for customers worldwide.

• SDS and COA support: Standard product documentation available for international procurement and regulatory compliance.

• Packaging and technical service: Flexible liquid packaging in HDPE containers for sample to bulk quantities with responsive technical assistance.