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Catalog Number:
39088
CAS Number:
543-20-4
Succinyl chloride
Purity:
≥ 95% (Assay by titration)
Synonym(s):
Butanedioyl dichloride
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Store under inert gas

Synonyms
Butanedioyl dichloride
CAS Number
543-20-4
Purity
≥ 95% (Assay by titration)
Molecular Formula
C4H4Cl2O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00000749
PubChem ID
10970
Melting Point
13 - 15 °C
Density
1.370
Appearance
White or colorless to light orange to yellow powder to lump to clear liquid
Boiling Point
191 - 193 °C
Refractive Index
1.470
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
Butanedioyl dichloride
CAS Number
543-20-4
Purity
≥ 95% (Assay by titration)
Molecular Formula
C4H4Cl2O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00000749
PubChem ID
10970
Melting Point
13 - 15 °C
Density
1.370
Appearance
White or colorless to light orange to yellow powder to lump to clear liquid
Boiling Point
191 - 193 °C
Refractive Index
1.470
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

Succinyl chloride is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Synthesis of Peptides: It serves as a key reagent in the synthesis of peptides and proteins, facilitating the formation of amide bonds, which are essential for building these biomolecules.
  • Pharmaceutical Development: This compound is important in the pharmaceutical industry for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs that require acylation reactions.
  • Polymer Chemistry: Succinyl chloride is used in the production of various polymers, enhancing properties such as solubility and thermal stability, which are crucial for applications in coatings and adhesives.
  • Modification of Surfaces: It is employed to modify surfaces of materials, improving adhesion and compatibility in applications like biomedical devices and sensors.
  • Research in Organic Chemistry: Researchers utilize it to explore reaction mechanisms and develop new synthetic pathways, making it a valuable tool in academic and industrial laboratories.

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