1-Chloro-3-iodopropane CAS 6940-76-7

Aure Chemical Delivers Reliable 1-Chloro-3-iodopropane (CAS 6940-76-7) at Consistent Quality

1-Chloro-3-iodopropane is a bifunctional haloalkane valued in organic synthesis for selective alkylation and chain extension. It serves as an important building block in the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications. Aure Chemical maintains high standards in purity and supply reliability for this fine chemical intermediate.

Basic Information

CAS No.	6940-76-7
EC No.	230-088-8
Linear Formula	Cl(CH2)3I
Molecular Weight	204.44
Appearance	Clear light yellow to light orange liquid
Melting Point	Not available (typical reference)
Boiling point	170-172 °C (lit.)
Density	1.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in chloroform, diethyl ether, ethanol and acetone
Storage Conditions	Keep in dark place, sealed in dry, room temperature
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: Serves as an effective bifunctional alkylating agent allowing selective substitution of the iodo or chloro group in organic reactions.

• Pharmaceutical intermediate: Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and bioactive molecules through nucleophilic substitution pathways.

• Fine chemical intermediate: Employed in the production of specialty halogenated building blocks and advanced organic intermediates.

• Laboratory research: Valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry studies and exploration of new synthetic pathways.

• Process development: Supports route optimization and scale-up in custom synthesis projects.

Partnering with Aure Chemical for Reliable Supply

• Consistent product quality: Reliable material quality supported by routine quality control and batch consistency verification.

• Stable global supply: Flexible international shipping arrangements ensuring supply stability for customers worldwide.

• SDS and COA support: Standard product documentation available for international procurement and regulatory compliance.

• Packaging and technical service: Flexible liquid packaging in HDPE containers for sample to bulk quantities with responsive technical assistance.