2-Chloropropionic acid

Description

1. Product Overview

2-Chloropropionic Acid is a high-purity halogenated carboxylic acid, essential as a key intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. Its primary industrial use lies in the production of phenoxypropionic acid herbicides (e.g., dichlorprop, mecoprop), where it enables selective post-emergence weed control. The key value proposition is its consistent reactivity and high isomeric purity, which directly improves final product yield and reduces costly byproduct formation. Strategically, securing a reliable supply of this intermediate is critical for agrochemical and life sciences manufacturers facing tightening regulatory standards and margin pressure.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: 2-Chloropropionic acid (CH₃CHClCOOH)

• Purity grade: ≥ 99.0% (GC), industrial/technical grade available; higher purities (≥ 99.5%) on request

• Physical form: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

• Odor: Pungent, characteristic of chlorinated organics

• Density: ~1.26 g/cm³ at 20°C

• Boiling point: 183–187°C (decomposes)

• Melting point: –12°C

• Packaging options:

  • 25 kg HDPE jerrycans

  • 250 kg HDPE drums

  • 1,200 kg IBC totes

  • Bulk ISO tank (20 MT)

• Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture when stored in original sealed containers at 5–30°C, protected from moisture and strong bases

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Agrochemical manufacturing: Key building block for phenoxypropionic acid herbicides (dichlorprop-P, mecoprop-P). Enables higher optical purity in the final active ingredient, improving field efficacy and reducing application rates.

• Pharmaceutical synthesis: Intermediate for chiral drug compounds, including certain anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Performs better than non-chlorinated propionic acids due to enhanced electrophilicity for acylation reactions.

• Specialty chemicals: Production of stabilizers, plasticizers, and corrosion inhibitors. Cost advantage over brominated analogs with comparable reactivity at lower raw material cost.

• Polymer additives: Used in synthesis of vinyl chloride copolymers where side-chain chlorination improves thermal stability.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot purity variance < 0.2%; each shipment accompanied by CoA, GC chromatogram, and water content (Karl Fischer) analysis.

• Supply reliability: Multiple dedicated production lines with 5,000 MT/year capacity; buffer stock held in three regional warehouses (Asia, Europe, North America).

• Logistics capability: Dangerous goods certified (UN 2511, Class 8); temperature-controlled transport available for sensitive routes.

• Price competitiveness: Direct manufacturer pricing with no trader markup; long-term contracts lock in quarterly pricing against chlorinated feedstock indices.

• Sustainability & compliance: REACH, TSCA, and China RoHS compliant. Process waste minimization (< 5% chlorinated byproduct) and recovery of HCl byproduct for reuse.

• Technical support: Dedicated application lab for custom purity requirements; SDS, technical datasheets, and regulatory support documents provided within 24 hours.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ):

  • 1,200 kg (1 IBC) for first-time buyers

  • 5,000 kg for repeat spot orders

  • 20 MT for contract pricing

• Bulk loading capacity (20’ container):

  • 20 MT net per 20’ ISO tank container

  • 17.6 MT net per 20’ container with 80 drums (250 kg each) on pallets