3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol
TL;DR: 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol (CAS 96-24-2) 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.
3-chloropropane-1,2-diol
Also Known As: 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol, 3-Chloropropane-1,2-diol, alpha-Chlorohydrin, Epibloc, Chlorodeoxyglycerol
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H7ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.01346 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.5 |
| 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 | 32.0 |
| Melting Point | -40 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 415 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.326 at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 138 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.75 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4831 @ 20 °C/D; BP: 213 °C WITH DECOMP |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(C(CCl)O)O |
| InChIKey | SSZWWUDQMAHNAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, 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).
3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is a organic building block identified by CAS number 96-24-2 and the molecular formula C3H7ClO2 and a molecular weight of 110.01 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.326 at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol and 3-Chloropropane-1,2-diol.
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 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol
Property Insights of 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol
The XLogP value of -0.5 indicates that 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol 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, 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol 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 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol?
The CAS number of 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is 96-24-2.
What is the molecular formula of 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol?
The molecular formula of 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is C3H7ClO2.
What is the molecular weight of 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol?
The molecular weight of 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is 110.01346 g/mol.
What are the applications of 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol?
3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, 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...
Where can I buy 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol?
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