1-Chloro-4-methoxybutane
- CAS No.17913-18-7
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity 1-chloro-4-methoxybutane (CAS 17913-18-7), a key building block for pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredient synthesis.
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Product Overview
1-Chloro-4-methoxybutane (CAS 17913-18-7) is a versatile halogenated ether widely employed as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical APIs. With a molecular formula of C5H11ClO and a molecular weight of 122.59 g/mol, this compound combines a reactive chloro group with a methoxy functionality, enabling selective alkylation and cyclization reactions in multi-step organic syntheses.
Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H11ClO |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 122.59 g/mol |
| Density | 0.951 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | 138.3°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 47.8 ± 17.9°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.408 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Moisture Content | <0.1% |
| Total Impurities | <0.4% |
| Loss on Drying | 0.2% |
Industrial Applications
This high-purity intermediate is primarily utilized in the production of advanced pharmaceutical compounds, including intermediates for neurological therapeutics and other regulated medicinal agents. Its bifunctional structure facilitates efficient ring-closure reactions and serves as a reliable alkylating agent under controlled conditions.
- Serves as a key precursor in multi-step API synthesis pathways
- Enables precise functional group manipulation in heterocyclic chemistry
- Compatible with standard industrial-scale reaction protocols
- Supplied with full analytical documentation including COA and MSDS
Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and incompatible materials, 1-chloro-4-methoxybutane is typically packaged in 25 kg drums or customized containers to meet client-specific logistics and safety requirements.
