3-Chloro-2-butanone, PurReagent, >=95.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C4H7ClO
Molecular Weight:  106.55 g/mol
CAS Number: 4091-39-8

Properties

Vapour pressure 27.1 hPa at 20 °C
Water Solubility 3 g/100 mL
Assay Purity >=95%
Refractive index n20/D 1.421
B pt. 114-117 °C
M pt. < -60 °C
Density 1.055 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H302
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P301 + P312
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Flash point 23 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1224

Description

Application
3-Chloro-2-butanone is used in research laboratories and the chemical industry for the preparation of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and other specialty organic compounds through substitution and condensation reactions.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to serve as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis where the chlorine and carbonyl functional groups allow it to undergo a variety of chemical transformations.

General Description
3-Chloro-2-butanone is an organic compound It consisting of a butanone backbone that contains a chlorine atom attached to the carbon chain.