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HomeProduct name list5-Chloro-2-pentanone

5-Chloro-2-pentanone

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
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-24 19:19:26
5-Chloro-2-pentanone Structural

What is 5-Chloro-2-pentanone?

Description

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.

Chemical properties

Brown to black liquid

The Uses of 5-Chloro-2-pentanone

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

Properties of 5-Chloro-2-pentanone

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
Specific Gravity 1.057
color  Brown to black
BRN  1098490
Stability: Volatile
InChI InChI=1S/C5H9ClO/c1-5(7)3-2-4-6/h2-4H2,1H3
CAS DataBase Reference 5891-21-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Pentanone, 5-chloro-(5891-21-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Pentanone, 5-chloro- (5891-21-4)

Safety information for 5-Chloro-2-pentanone

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for 5-Chloro-2-pentanone

InChIKey XVRIEWDDMODMGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(=O)CCCCl

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