Isobutyryl Chloride | 79-30-1

Description :

Overview of Isobutyryl Chloride

Isobutyryl Chloride is an acyl chloride that is branched and that is used as an acylating agent, as a pharmaceutical intermediate, and as a reagent for organic syntheses. It is renowned for its affinity with nucleophiles and its capability to insert an isobutyryl group into molecules. Isobutyryl Chloride is used extensively in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemical synthesis, and special chemical manufacturing.

This compound appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic pungent, acrid odor. Its branched acid chloride structure provides useful reactivity for selective acylation reactions.

Related products include Acetyl Chloride, Butyryl Chloride, Pivaloyl Chloride, and other acyl chlorides used in pharmaceutical synthesis and industrial chemistry.

Applications of Isobutyryl Chloride

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

• It is used to introduce Isobutyryl-protecting groups
• It is used to synthesize pharmaceutical intermediates
• It is used in the preparation of esters as well as in the preparation of esters
• It is used in the manufacture of active drugs

Industrial Chemical Synthesis

• It is used to act as an acylating agent during organic reactions
• Used in the production of special chemicals
• It is used to synthesize agricultural chemical intermediates
• Used to modifications to polymers

Specialty Applications

• Utilized in the production of flavors and fragrance substances
• Used to synthesize pigments and dyes Ents
• Utilized in the production of polymer additions
• Applied in developing functional materials

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• HIGHLY REACTIVE and CORROSIVE—handle with extreme care
• LACHRYMATORY—causes severe eye and respiratory irritation
• Reacts violently with water and moisture
• Use only in a well-ventilated fume hood
• Wear appropriate PPE, including acid-resistant gloves and a face shield
• Handle under anhydrous conditions

Where to Buy Isobutyryl Chloride?

Isobutyryl Chloride Manufacturer

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Isobutyryl Chloride for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Isobutyryl Chloride Supplier & Distributor

• Available in bulk quantities for pharmaceutical and industrial use
• High-purity anhydrous grade (98%, 99%)
• Special moisture-resistant packaging
• COA, MSDS, and comprehensive safety documentation provided

MSDS

Includes comprehensive reactivity warnings, corrosivity information, and strict handling protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Isobutyryl Chloride used for?
   

   Used as an acylating agent in pharmaceutical synthesis, introducing isobutyryl groups, preparing esters and amides, and manufacturing specialty chemicals.
   
   

2. What is the molecular formula?
   

   Molecular formula: C₄H₇ClO or (CH₃)₂CHCOCl with molecular weight 106.55 g/mol.
   
   

3. How reactive is it with water?
   

   Reacts vigorously with water, releasing HCl gas and forming isobutyric acid; must be kept strictly anhydrous.