10487-71-5 | Crotonyl Chloride

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
25g	95%	in stock	$52.00	$37.00
100g	95%	in stock	$131.00	$92.00
500g	95%	in stock	$283.00	$199.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AE08307
• Chemical Name: Crotonyl Chloride
• CAS Number: 10487-71-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H5ClO
• Molecular Weight: 104.5349
• MDL Number: MFCD00000734
• SMILES: CC=CC(=O)Cl

Upstream Synthesis Route

2-Butenoyl chloride, also known as crotonoyl chloride, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis due to its reactivity and functional group compatibility. This compound serves as a key building block in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its utility lies in its ability to undergo a range of important reactions, such as nucleophilic substitution, addition reactions, and condensation reactions.In chemical synthesis, 2-Butenoyl chloride is commonly employed as an acylating agent, where it can react with nucleophiles like amines, alcohols, and thiols to form amides, esters, and thioesters, respectively. This acylation reaction is highly valuable in the creation of new and complex molecules with specific functionalities. Additionally, 2-Butenoyl chloride can undergo conjugate addition reactions with nucleophiles, resulting in the formation of conjugated compounds with enhanced reactivity and unique properties.Furthermore, 2-Butenoyl chloride can be used in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, which are vital components in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its versatile reactivity and compatibility with a wide range of functional groups make it a valuable tool for chemists and researchers to access a diverse array of chemical structures with tailored properties.