1-Bromo-3-chloropropane CAS 109-70-6

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1-Bromo-3-chloropropane is a bifunctional alkyl halide widely used as a C3 spacer and alkylating agent in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis. Aure Chemical supplies this intermediate to industrial and research customers requiring consistent quality.

Basic Information

CAS No.	109-70-6
EC No.	203-697-1
Linear Formula	C3H6BrCl
Molecular Weight	157.44
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Melting Point	−59 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	143–145 °C (lit.)
Density	1.59 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
RIDADR	UN 2688 Class 6.1 / PG III
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• C3 linker / spacer in pharmaceuticals: Extensively used to introduce a three-carbon chain in the synthesis of medicinally important compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

• Organic synthesis intermediate: Serves as a versatile bifunctional alkylating agent for the preparation of a wide range of functionalized molecules.

• RNA isolation reagent: Employed as a safer alternative to chloroform in the single-step method for high-quality RNA extraction in molecular biology.

• Precursor for 4-chlorobutyronitrile and related compounds: Applied in the production of intermediates used in further pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis.

• Specialty chemical building block: Utilized in the manufacture of agrochemicals, surfactants and other performance chemicals requiring a C3 halogenated spacer.

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Hazards Classification

GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (Category 4) [GHS07]; Skin irritation (Category 2) [GHS07]; Eye irritation (Category 2) [GHS07]; Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3) [GHS07]; Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure [GHS08]; Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic Category 3) [GHS09]

Hazard Statements: H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

UN Number: 2688
 Hazard Class: 6.1
 Packing Group: III