5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone

Name: 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-043642

About 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone, an impurity of Thiamine registered under CAS number 13051-49-5. Its molecular formula is C7H11ClO3 and its molecular weight is 178.61 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (3-chloro-4-oxopentyl) acetate. It is also known as 5-(Acetyloxy)-3-chloro-2-pentanone or 2-Chloro-3-oxopentyl acetate.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a characterised impurity of Thiamine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Thiamine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone
Catalogue No.	VQ-043642
CAS Number	13051-49-5
IUPAC name	(3-chloro-4-oxopentyl) acetate
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₁ClO₃
Molecular weight	178.61 g/mol
Exact mass	178.0397
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LQKQGYIKTRJVJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C(CCOC(=O)C)Cl
PubChem CID	114447

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	43.4 Å²
Synonyms	5-(Acetyloxy)-3-chloro-2-pentanone, 2-Chloro-3-oxopentyl acetate, 2-pentanone, 5-(acetyloxy)-3-chloro-, 3-chloro-4-oxopentyl acetate, 5-Acetoxy-3-chloropentan-2-one, 3-Chloro-5-hydroxy-2-pentanon acetate, 3-Chloro-5-hydroxy-2-pentanone acetate, 2-Pentanone, 3-chloro-5-hydroxy-, acetate, 3-Chloro-3-acetopropyl Acetate, 3-Chloro-5-acetoxy-2-pentanone, 2-Pentanone,5-(acetyloxy)-3-chloro-, (3-chloro-4-oxo-pentyl) acetate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H290May be corrosive to metals
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P234, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P390, P403 + P233, P405, P406, P501

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 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone is 13051-49-5. It is also known as 5-(Acetyloxy)-3-chloro-2-pentanone, 2-Chloro-3-oxopentyl acetate, 2-pentanone, 5-(acetyloxy)-3-chloro-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone?

5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone has the molecular formula C7H11ClO3 and a molecular weight of 178.61 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3-chloro-4-oxopentyl) acetate.

What is 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone used for?

5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Thiamine. 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 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone can I order?

We supply 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone in Reference Standard grade, 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 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone 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 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 5-Acetoxy-3-chloro-2-pentanone 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.