3-Chloropropyl Acetate CAS 628-09-1

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3-Chloropropyl acetate is a colorless liquid ester containing both an acetate group and a terminal chlorine atom. It serves as a practical building block that allows introduction of the 3-chloropropyl moiety into target molecules through straightforward substitution or other transformations. The compound finds steady demand in fine chemical manufacturing where controlled reactivity and functional group compatibility are required.

Basic Information

CAS No.	628-09-1
EC No.	613-086-5
Linear Formula	CH3CO2(CH2)3Cl
Molecular Weight	136.58 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Melting Point	Not available (typical reference)
Boiling point	80–81 °C at 30 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.111 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
RIDADR	Not regulated as dangerous goods (typical)
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Key intermediate for pharmaceutical synthesis: 3-Chloropropyl acetate is widely employed as a building block for introducing the chloropropyl chain during the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients and related intermediates.

• Agrochemical intermediate: The compound serves as a raw material in the production of various agrochemicals and crop protection agents where the 3-chloropropyl functionality is required.

• Organic synthesis building block: It functions as a versatile reagent in general organic synthesis, enabling efficient preparation of esters, ethers, and other derivatives through nucleophilic displacement of the chlorine atom.

• Dyestuff and specialty chemical production: 3-Chloropropyl acetate finds application in the synthesis of dyestuffs and other specialty chemicals that incorporate chlorinated alkyl ester structures.

• Laboratory reagent for R&D: The material is commonly used in research laboratories as a convenient source of both ester and alkyl halide functionality for multi-step synthetic routes and method development.

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Hazards Classification

3-Chloropropyl acetate is classified as causing skin and eye irritation and may cause respiratory tract irritation upon exposure to vapors. It is a combustible liquid with a flash point above 60 °C. Standard precautions for handling irritant liquids and adequate ventilation are recommended during use and storage.

GHS Classification: Skin irritation (Category 2) — GHS07; Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2) — GHS07; Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure, Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3) — GHS07; Combustible liquid (Category 4)

Hazard Statements: H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation; H227 — Combustible liquid.

UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous goods (typical)

Hazard Class: Not applicable (combustible liquid)

Packing Group: Not applicable