Category:
Other Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
4300-97-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | 3-Chloropivaloyl chloride |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H8Cl2O |
| Formula Weight: | 155.02 |
| CAS No.: | 4300-97-4 |
3-Chloropivaloyl Chloride (CAS: 1478-65-9, Formula: C5H8Cl2O) is a specialized acylating agent produced via chlorination of pivalic acid. It serves as a critical intermediate in synthesizing complex pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Strictly store under inert atmosphere at low temperatures. Requires PPE due to severe corrosivity and lachrymatory effects; hydrolysis releases HCl gas.