1-Bromo-3-Chloropropane
Industrial Applications
1-Bromo-3-Chloropropane is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty organic chemicals. It functions as a phase-separation reagent in molecular biology, particularly for RNA and nucleic acid isolation. Additionally, it is used as a Carbon-3 alkylating linker in various organic transformations and serves as a valuable building block in fine-chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Physical Properties
1-Bromo-3-Chloropropane is a colorless, dense liquid belonging to the organochlorine class of compounds. It is insoluble in water and has a higher density than water, causing it to settle as a lower layer. The compound is chemically reactive toward nucleophiles, making it useful for substitution reactions and for introducing three-carbon chains in synthetic processes.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- Trimethylene chlorobromide
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- BCP
- I-BCP
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