Basic Information
Other Names: 3-Chloro-2,2-dimethylpropionyl Chloride; Chloropivaloyl Chloride; CPC
Molecular Formula: C5H8Cl2O 
Molecular Weight: 155.02
CAS NO.: 4300-97-4
EINECS NO.: 224-311-8
UN NO.: 3390
H.S. CODE NO.: 29159000.90
Purity: 98.5% min.
Physicochemical Properties
1.Appearence: Colorless transparent or light yellow liquid with irritant ordor, dissolves in more solvents.
2.Flash Point: 145℃
3.Boiling Point: 85-86℃
4.Density: 1.199g/cm at 25℃
5.Solubility: Dissolves in ether.
6.Stability: Stable.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification
| Results |
Appearance
| Colorless transparent or light yellow liquid
| Complies |
Purity
| 98.5% min.
| 98.85% |
Dichloropivaloyl Chloride
| 0.5% max. | 0.38% |
| Pivalic Anhydride | 0.5% max. | 0.41% |
Pivaloyl Chloride
| 0.5% max. | 0.32% |
Packaging Types
250kg drum or as per customers' requirement
Applications
Mainly composed for synthesis of Command (clomazone), a type of weed killer, which is a predominant weed killer in soybean fields. Also used in the production of isoxazolone compounds.
Transport Information
1.IMDG: Class 8
2.Packaging group: III
3.Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances, corrosives area. Store
protected from moisture.
