5-Chloro-2-pentanone , 96% , 5891-21-4

Synonym(s):
Methyl 3-chloropropyl ketone

CAS NO.：5891-21-4

Empirical Formula: C5H9ClO

Molecular Weight: 120.58

MDL number: MFCD00001008

EINECS: 227-565-8

PRODUCT Properties

• Boiling point: 71-72 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• Density: 1.057 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.438(lit.)
• Flash point: 96 °F
• storage temp.: Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
• solubility: Soluble in chloroform and methanol.
• form: Liquid
• color: Brown to black
• Specific Gravity: 1.057
• BRN: 1098490
• Stability: Volatile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9ClO/c1-5(7)3-2-4-6/h2-4H2,1H3
• InChIKey: XVRIEWDDMODMGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)CCCCl

Description and Uses

5-Chloro-2-pentanone (5C2P) is an important organic reagent used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the preparation of therapeutic anti-COVID-19 drugs. 5C2P is also used as a raw material for the synthesis of octamethol and related compounds. In chemical reactions, 5C2P can be cyclised with hydrazine. In conclusion, 5C2P and its derivatives have a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

5-Chloro-2-pentanone used in the preparation of destructible surfactants.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H302
• Precautionary statements: P264-P270-P301+P312-P501
• Hazard Codes: Xn,F
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38-22-10
• Safety Statements: 23-24/25-37/39-26-16
• RIDADR: UN 1224 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: SA8143500
• F: 8-10
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 3
• PackingGroup: III
• HS Code: 29147090