4-Chlorobutyryl chloride

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4-Chlorobutyryl chloride Structure
4-Chlorobutyryl chloride structure
Common Name 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride
CAS Number 4635-59-0 Molecular Weight 140.996
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 174.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C4H6Cl2O Melting Point -47 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 70.2±20.2 °C
Symbol GHS05 GHS06
GHS05, GHS06
Signal Word Danger

Summary: 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride (Chinese name: 4-氯丁酰氯, CAS number: 4635-59-0) is a transparent liquid with molecular formula C4H6Cl2O and molecular weight 140.996. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals such as fluoroprazosinol and triclopridinobenzoate. Additionally, it is also an intermediate in the synthesis of growth regulators and pharmaceuticals. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 174.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point -47 °C
Molecular Formula C4H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight 140.996
Flash Point 70.2±20.2 °C
Exact Mass 139.979568
PSA 17.07000
LogP 1.44
Vapour Pressure 1.2±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.442
InChIKey CDIIZULDSLKBKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C(Cl)CCCCl

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
EM1406000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Butanoyl chloride, 4-chloro-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
4635-59-0
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C4-H6-Cl2-O

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
650 mg/m3/4H
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory depression Skin and Appendages - hair Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: OTS0570772

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS05 GHS06
GHS05, GHS06
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H302-H314-H330
Precautionary Statements P260-P280-P284-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Personal Protective Equipment Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;Goggles;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes C:Corrosive
Risk Phrases R22;R23;R35
Safety Phrases S26-S28-S36/37/39-S45-S28A
RIDADR UN 3390 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany 1
RTECS EM1406000
Packaging Group II
Hazard Class 6.1
HS Code 29159080

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2915900090
Summary 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles3

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

N-Chloroacyl-6-O-triphenylmethylchitosans: useful intermediates for synthetic modifications of chitosan.

Biomacromolecules 6(2) , 858-63, (2005)

An efficient synthetic route was developed for the mild chloroacylation of chitosan with different chloroacyl chlorides. Full N-chloroacylation was obtained with this procedure without any O-acylation...

Radiosynthesis of (11)C-Levetiracetam: A Potential Marker for PET Imaging of SV2A Expression.

ACS Med. Chem. Lett. 5(10) , 1152-5, (2014)

The multistep preparation of (11)C-levetiracetam ((11)C-LEV) was carried out by a one-pot radiosynthesis with 8.3 ± 1.6% (n = 8) radiochemical yield in 50 ± 5.0 min. Briefly, the propionaldehyde was c...

Multikilogram-scale synthesis of a biphenyl carboxylic acid derivative using a Pd/C-mediated suzuki coupling approach. Ennis DS, et al.

Org. Process Res. Dev. 3(4) , 248-52, (1999)

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

4-Chlorobutanoyl chloride
γ-Chlorobutyryl chloride
MFCD00000754
4-Chlorobutyryl chloride
4-Chlorobutyrylchloride
EINECS 225-059-1

 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the downstream products of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride: 109480-78-6;102767-31-7;40877-19-8;43076-61-5;3153-36-4;3153-37-5;3874-54-2;6072-57-7;36151-44-7;43076-59-1.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride is 17.07000.
Q: What is the CAS number of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: CAS number of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride is 4635-59-0.
Q: What English synonyms does 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride have?
A: English synonyms of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride: 4-Chlorobutanoyl chloride, γ-Chlorobutyryl chloride, MFCD00000754, 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride, 4-Chlorobutyrylchloride, EINECS 225-059-1.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: Molecular weight of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride is 140.996.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: SMILES notation of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride is O=C(Cl)CCCCl.
Q: What is the safety information for 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: Safety information for 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride: S26-S28-S36/37/39-S45-S28A.
Q: What is the melting point of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: Melting point of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride is -47 °C.
Q: What is the English name of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: The English name of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride is 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride?
A: Molecular formula of 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride is C4H6Cl2O.

 4-Chlorobutyryl chloridefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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