4-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID

CAS NO.：627-00-9
Empirical Formula: C4H7ClO2
Molecular Weight: 122.55
MDL number: MFCD00002818
EINECS: 210-977-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-04-09 22:15:29

What is 4-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID?

Chemical properties

Dark brown liquid

The Uses of 4-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID

4-Chlorobutanoic Acid is an impurity of Levetiracetam(L331500) which is (S)-enantiomer of Etiracetam (E932970) and the ethyl analog of Piracetam (P500800). Used as an anticonvulsant. Neuroprotective & Neuroresearch Product.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 92, p. 5274, 1970 DOI: 10.1021/ja00720a076
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 21, p. 883, 1956 DOI: 10.1021/jo01114a016

Properties of 4-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID

Melting point:	12-16 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	196 °C22 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.24 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.451(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	soluble in Ether
form	clear liquid
pka	4.52(at RT℃)
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
BRN	1700264
CAS DataBase Reference	627-00-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	4-Chlorobutyric acid (627-00-9)

Safety information for 4-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.