5-Chloro-2-pentanone CAS#5891-21-4
CAS Number: 5891-21-4
Chemical Formula: C5H9ClO
Synonyms:
5-Chloro-2-pentanone, 90% 100GR
5-Chloro-2-pentanone,90%
5-Chloro-2-pentanone,97%
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Appearance: Black Liquid
5-Chloro-2-pentanone CAS#5891-21-4
5-Chloro-2-pentanone (5C2P) is an important organic reagent used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the preparation of therapeutic anti-COVID-19 drugs. 5C2P is also used as a raw material for the synthesis of octamethol and related compounds. In chemical reactions, 5C2P can be cyclised with hydrazine. In conclusion, 5C2P and its derivatives have a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
5-Chloro-2-pentanone Chemical Properties |
Boiling point | 71-72 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 1.057 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
refractive index | n |
Fp | 96 °F |
storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
solubility | Soluble in chloroform and methanol. |
form | Liquid |
color | Brown to black |
Specific Gravity | 1.057 |
BRN | 1098490 |
Stability: | Volatile |
InChI | InChI=1S/C5H9ClO/c1-5(7)3-2-4-6/h2-4H2,1H3 |
InChIKey | XVRIEWDDMODMGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | CC(=O)CCCCl |
CAS DataBase Reference | 5891-21-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Pentanone, 5-chloro-(5891-21-4) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Pentanone, 5-chloro- (5891-21-4) |
Safety Information |
Hazard Codes | Xn,F |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38-22-10 |
Safety Statements | 23-24/25-37/39-26-16 |
RIDADR | UN 1224 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | SA8143500 |
F | 8-10 |
TSCA | TSCA listed |
HazardClass | 3 |
PackingGroup | III |
HS Code | 29147090 |
Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Oral |
Product Application Of 5-Chloro-2-pentanone CAS#5891-21-4
5-Chloro-2-pentanone used in the preparation of destructible surfactants.
Fact Factory and Equipment Show
Fast delivery time
Inventory 2-3 working days New production 7-10 working days


