Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin
TL;DR: Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin (CAS 497-04-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H7ClO2 and molecular weight 110.01346 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-chloropropane-1,3-diol
Also Known As: 2-Chloropropane-1,3-diol, 2-CHLORO-1,3-PROPANEDIOL, Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-chloro-, monochloropropanediol
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H7ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.01346 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 40.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 110.01346 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 28.0 |
| Boiling Point | 295 °F at 18 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.3219 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(C(CO)Cl)O |
| InChIKey | DYPJJAAKPQKWTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin (CAS 497-04-1) is a biotechnology compound with the molecular formula C3H7ClO2 and a molecular weight of 110.01 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.3219 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Soluble (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include 2-Chloropropane-1,3-diol and 2-CHLORO-1,3-PROPANEDIOL.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin
Property Insights of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin
The XLogP value of -1.0 indicates that Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 40.5 Ų, Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin?
The CAS number of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin is 497-04-1.
What is the molecular formula of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin?
The molecular formula of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin is C3H7ClO2.
What is the molecular weight of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin?
The molecular weight of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin is 110.01346 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin?
Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis...
Where can I buy Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Glycerol beta-chlorohydrin?
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