3-Chloro-2-butanone

Name: 3-Chloro-2-butanone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038742

About 3-Chloro-2-butanone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Chloro-2-butanone, a process intermediate or related compound of Olmesartan registered under CAS number 4091-39-8. Formula C4H7ClO, molecular weight 106.55 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 3-chlorobutan-2-one. It is also known as 2-Butanone, 3-chloro- or 2-Chloro-3-butanone.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Olmesartan, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Chloro-2-butanone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Olmesartan

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Chloro-2-butanone
Catalogue No.	VQ-038742
CAS Number	4091-39-8
IUPAC name	3-chlorobutan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₄H₇ClO
Molecular weight	106.55 g/mol
Exact mass	106.0185
InChIKey	OIMRLHCSLQUXLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C(=O)C)Cl
PubChem CID	20026

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	2-Butanone, 3-chloro-, 2-Chloro-3-butanone, 1-Acetyl-1-chloroethane, 3-Chlorobutanone, 1-Chloroethyl methyl ketone, 3-chloro-butan-2-one, 2-Butanone, 3-chloro-, (+)-, 3-chloro-2-butanon, 3-chlorobutan-2-on

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Chloro-2-butanone?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Chloro-2-butanone is 4091-39-8. It is also known as 2-Butanone, 3-chloro-, 2-Chloro-3-butanone, 1-Acetyl-1-chloroethane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Chloro-2-butanone?

3-Chloro-2-butanone has the molecular formula C4H7ClO and a molecular weight of 106.55 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-chlorobutan-2-one.

What is 3-Chloro-2-butanone used for?

3-Chloro-2-butanone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Olmesartan. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Chloro-2-butanone can I order?

We supply 3-Chloro-2-butanone, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Chloro-2-butanone?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Chloro-2-butanone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Chloro-2-butanone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Chloro-2-butanone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.