Butyl Chloroacetate

Basic Information of Butyl Chloroacetate

Butyl Chloroacetate (CAS No. 590-02-3) is meticulously manufactured to meet stringent quality standards, ensuring exceptional purity and consistent performance for your demanding applications:

CAS No.:	590-02-3
EC No.:	209-670-0
Linear Formula:	ClCH₂COO(CH₂)₃CH₃
Molecular Weight:	150.6
Appearance:	Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid.
Odor:	Pungent, characteristic odor.
Melting Point:	-38°C
Boiling point:	72 °C
Density:	1,07 g/cm3
Solubility:	Slightly soluble in water; miscible with most common organic solvents.
Purity:	Combustible, corrosive, and reactive.
RIDADR:	UN 2688 6.1/PG 2
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of Butyl Chloroacetate

Butyl Chloroacetate's unique chemical reactivity, stemming from its activated methylene group and electrophilic ester, enables its use in diverse and specialized applications:

1. Pharmaceutical Synthesis:

   Butyl Chloroacetate is a vital intermediate in the production of numerous active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It's used to introduce specific functional groups or to build complex molecular structures, crucial for the synthesis of various drugs and drug precursors.

2. Agrochemical Manufacturing:

   It serves as a key building block for the creation of various agrochemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Its derivatives contribute to the efficacy and specificity of these crop protection agents.

3. Specialty Chemicals & Polymers:

   This compound is a versatile intermediate for manufacturing a wide range of specialty chemicals, including monomers, polymers, and other fine chemicals. Its reactivity allows for various derivatization reactions to produce tailored materials with specific properties.

4. Flavors and Fragrances:

   In specific, highly controlled processes, derivatives of Butyl Chloroacetate can contribute to the synthesis of certain flavor and fragrance compounds.

• Exceptional Purity & Consistency: Our Butyl Chloroacetate is manufactured to exacting purity standards, critical for the sensitive synthesis processes where it's employed, ensuring predictable reaction outcomes.

• Commitment to Quality & Safety: We adhere to the highest industry standards for quality management, safety, and environmental responsibility across all our operations, ensuring peace of mind for our clients.

Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Flammable Liquid (GHS02), Acute Toxicity (GHS06), Corrosive (GHS05), Health Hazard (GHS08)

• Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor; toxic if inhaled, swallowed, or in contact with skin; causes severe skin burns and eye damage; may cause respiratory irritation or central nervous system effects.

• UN Number: UN 2688

• Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic Substances)

• Packing Group: II