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1,3-Dichloroacetone, 96%
Description
1,3-Dichloroacetone is used in the synthesis of citric acid. It is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as an acceptor substrate in the cross-aldol reaction with donor substrates such as acetone, cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone. It is also used in the preparation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient, famotidine.
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1,3-Dichloroacetone is used in the synthesis of citric acid. It is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as an acceptor substrate in the cross-aldol reaction with donor substrates such as acetone, cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone. It is also used in the preparation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient, famotidine.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and diethyl ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 40°C to 44°C |
Density | 1.383 |
pH | 4.2 |
Boiling Point | 172°C to 173°C |
Flash Point | 95°C (203°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.44 |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN2649 |
Beilstein | 605456 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H300+H310+H330-H314-H335-H340 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H314-H318-H341 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: 1,3-DICHLOROACETONE |
EINECSNumber | 208-585-6 |
RTECSNumber | UC1430000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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