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1,3-Dichloroacetone, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A14149.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1,3-Dichloroacetone, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A14149.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: A14149.22
also known as A14149-22
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
534-07-6
IUPAC Name
1,3-dichloropropan-2-one
Molecular Formula
C3H4Cl2O
InChI Key
SUNMBRGCANLOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
ClCC(=O)CCl
Appearance (Color)
White to pale brown
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps or fused solid
Assay (GC)
≥95.0%
Melting Point (clear melt)
35.0-47.0?C

Description

1,3-Dichloroacetone is used in the synthesis of citric acid. It is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as an acceptor substrate in the cross-aldol reaction with donor substrates such as acetone, cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone. It is also used in the preparation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient, famotidine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,3-Dichloroacetone is used in the synthesis of citric acid. It is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as an acceptor substrate in the cross-aldol reaction with donor substrates such as acetone, cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone. It is also used in the preparation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient, famotidine.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and diethyl ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and reducing agents.
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