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3-Chloro-2-butanone

3-Chloro-2-butanone chemical structure
CAS Number4091-39-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight106.55 g/mol

What is 3-Chloro-2-butanone?

3-Chloro-2-butanone is a chemical compound with CAS number 4091-39-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

3-Chloro-2-butanone was used in production of chiral alcohols from acetophenone derivatives, β-ketoesters and N-Boc-3-pyrrolidinone by recombinant E. coli cells1. It was used in the synthesis of carbene precursor, 3-aryl-4,5-dimethylthiazolium chloride2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CHClCOCH3

Molecular Weight

106.55 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥96.0% (GC)

Boiling Point

114-117 °C(lit.)

Density

1.055 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226-H302

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

223-834-9

WGK Germany

3

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