Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate

Name: Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051349

About Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate

Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate is a process intermediate or related compound of Tretinoin carrying the CAS registry number 3153-36-4. Its molecular formula is C6H11ClO2 and its molecular weight is 150.6 g/mol. It is also known as Ethyl 4-chlorobutyrate or Butanoic acid, 4-chloro-, ethyl ester.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Tretinoin, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Tretinoin

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Tretinoin.

Tretinoin impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-051349
CAS Number	3153-36-4
IUPAC name	ethyl 4-chlorobutanoate
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₁ClO₂
Molecular weight	150.6 g/mol
Exact mass	150.0448
InChIKey	OPXNFHAILOHHFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)CCCCl
PubChem CID	18474

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-chlorobutyrate, Butanoic acid, 4-chloro-, ethyl ester, Ethyl gamma-chlorobutyrate, Butyric acid, 4-chloro-, ethyl ester, 4-Chlorobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl .gamma.-chlorobutyrate, 4-Chlorobutanoic acid ethyl ester, gamma-Chlorobutyric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl .omega.-chlorobutyrate, Cl(CH2)3C(O)OC2H5, .gamma.-Chlorobutyric acid ethyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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

Other grades of CAS 3153-36-4

Extra Pure

Ethyl 4-chlorobutyrate, extra pure >98%

CAS: 3153-36-4
Formula: C₆H₁₁ClO₂
MW: 150.6 g/mol

VQ-020011

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate is 3153-36-4. It is also known as Ethyl 4-chlorobutyrate, Butanoic acid, 4-chloro-, ethyl ester, Ethyl gamma-chlorobutyrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate?

Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate has the molecular formula C6H11ClO2 and a molecular weight of 150.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 4-chlorobutanoate.

What is Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate used for?

Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Tretinoin. 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 Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate can I order?

We supply Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate, 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 Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate 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 Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl-4-chlorobutanoate 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.