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Catalog Number:
39572
CAS Number:
60827-45-4
(S)-(+)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol
Purity:
≥ 98% (GC)
Synonym(s):
(S)-(+)-α-Chlorohydrin, Glycerol (S)-(+)-α-monochlorohydrin, (S)-(+)-α-Monochlorohydrin
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Product Information
Synonyms
(S)-(+)-α-Chlorohydrin, Glycerol (S)-(+)-α-monochlorohydrin, (S)-(+)-α-Monochlorohydrin
CAS Number
60827-45-4
Purity
≥ 98% (GC)
Molecular Formula
C3H7ClO2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00210270
PubChem ID
7290
Density
1.32 g/mL
Appearance
Colorless, slightly orange or yellow clear liquid
Boiling Point
79 - 81 °C / 0.5 mmHg
Refractive Index
n20D = 1.48
Optical Rotation
[α]20D = 8.5 ° (C=2 in H2O)
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
(S)-(+)-α-Chlorohydrin, Glycerol (S)-(+)-α-monochlorohydrin, (S)-(+)-α-Monochlorohydrin
CAS Number
60827-45-4
Purity
≥ 98% (GC)
Molecular Formula
C3H7ClO2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00210270
PubChem ID
7290
Density
1.32 g/mL
Appearance
Colorless, slightly orange or yellow clear liquid
Boiling Point
79 - 81 °C / 0.5 mmHg
Refractive Index
n20D = 1.48
Optical Rotation
[α]20D = 8.5 ° (C=2 in H2O)
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

(S)-(+)-3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Pharmaceutical Development: This compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, helping to create effective medications with specific therapeutic properties.
  • Cosmetic Formulations: It is used in the formulation of personal care products, acting as a preservative and stabilizer, which enhances product shelf life and safety.
  • Food Industry: As a food additive, it can function as a stabilizer and emulsifier, improving the texture and consistency of processed foods.
  • Biochemical Research: Researchers utilize it in studies involving enzyme activity and metabolic pathways, aiding in the understanding of biological processes.
  • Polymer Chemistry: This compound is applied in the production of specialty polymers, contributing to materials with unique properties for various industrial applications.

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