n-Butyl chloride

n-Butyl chloride

1-Chlorobutane; Butyl chloride; n-Butane chloride; 1-Butyl chloride

CAS 109-69-3

Chemical Formula C4H9Cl

Molecular Weight 92.57 g/mol

n-Butyl chloride is an organic compound used as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. It is also utilized in organic synthesis for introducing butyl groups into various molecules.

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Alkylating Agent for Drug Intermediates: n-Butyl chloride is used to introduce butyl chains into pharmaceutical compounds, improving lipophilicity and membrane permeability of drug candidates.
  • Precursor for Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Reacted with amines to form quaternary ammonium salts, which are used in antiseptics, disinfectants, and local anesthetics.
  • Used in Synthesis of Antispasmodic Drugs: The n-butyl group forms part of the structure of certain spasmolytics or muscle relaxants, providing hydrophobic character to aid bioavailability.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Intermediate for Herbicides & Fungicides: Used in the alkylation step to synthesize n-butylated agrochemicals, contributing to compound stability and penetration in plant tissues.
  • Raw Material for Growth Modifiers: Acts as a chemical building block for producing plant growth regulators with specific volatility and hydrophobicity properties.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Versatile Alkylating Agent: As a primary alkyl halide, it is widely used in nucleophilic substitution reactions to make ethers, esters, amines, and sulfides.
  • Intermediate in Grignard Reactions: Converted to n-butylmagnesium chloride for use in Grignard synthesis, aiding the construction of carbon-carbon bonds.
  • Precursor for n-Butanol and n-Butyl Derivatives: Undergoes hydrolysis or hydrogenation to form n-butanol, which is used in plasticizers, solvents, and esters.

4. Polymer & Resins

  • Chain-Length Modifier in Polymer Synthesis: Acts as an initiator or chain transfer agent in polymerization processes where specific chain length and side-group control are required.
  • Building Block for Plasticizer Production: Used to produce n-butyl phthalates and esters, which are added to plastics to improve flexibility and processability.

 5. Paints, Coatings & Adhesives

  • Intermediate for Butylated Resins: Used to synthesize alkyd and acrylic resins modified with n-butyl groups, improving film flexibility and solvent resistance.
  • Solvent Precursor: Can be transformed into n-butyl acetate or n-butanol, which are common solvents in coatings, inks, and adhesives.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 99%
Appearance Colorless, clear liquid
Odor Sharp, sweet, chloroform-like odor
Boiling Point 78–80 °C
Melting Point −123 °C
Density 0.89 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility Insoluble in water; miscible with alcohol, ether
Viscosity ~0.46 cP at 20 °C
Flash Point −6 °C (closed cup)

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for n-Butyl chloride?
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4. How can I ensure the quality of n-Butyl chloride supplied by Multichem?                   
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