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2-(3-Chloropropyl)-1,3-dioxolane

2-(3-Chloropropyl)-1,3-dioxolane chemical structure
CAS Number16686-11-6
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight150.60 g/mol

What is 2-(3-Chloropropyl)-1,3-dioxolane?

2-(3-Chloropropyl)-1,3-dioxolane is a chemical compound with CAS number 16686-11-6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2-(3-Chloropropyl)-1,3-dioxolane (2-(3′-chloropropyl)-1,3-dioxolane) is a masked γ-chlorobutyraldehyde and was used for the introduction of 3-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)propyl moiety1,2,3. It was also used in the synthesis of:
• (±)-histrionicotoxin and (±)-histrionicotoxin 235A using a two-directional strategy4
• 4-iodobutyraldehyde, 5-iodovaleraldehyde and 5-iodo-2-petanone5
• corresponding phosphonate6

Specifications

Molecular Weight

150.60 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥97.0% (GC)

Boiling Point

93-94 °C/12 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.142 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Names & Synonyms

C6H11ClO2