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Butyryl Chloride, chemically known as butanoyl chloride (C4H7ClO, CAS 141-75-3), is a pivotal acylating agent in organic synthesis. Its four-carbon chain enables precise acylation of amines, alcohols, and phenols, forming esters, amides, and ketones critical for downstream pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and pesticides. First synthesized in the 19th century, butyryl chloride's reactivity stems from the labile Cl-C=O bond, allowing nucleophilic acyl substitution under mild conditions (0-25°C, anhydrous solvents like DCM or THF).
In pharmaceutical intermediates, butyryl chloride is indispensable for N-butyrylation of peptides and APIs. For instance, it modifies insulin analogs for extended half-life, as seen in GLP-1 agonists where butyryl capping boosts bioavailability by 30% (per Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2024). Purity is paramount: impurities like butyric acid (<0.1%) or HCl (<50ppm) can trigger side reactions, yielding toxic byproducts. Our GMP facilities ensure 99.5%+ HPLC purity, verified by third-party labs (COA available).
Historically, butyryl chloride production scaled post-WWII with nylon and pesticide booms. Today, global demand hits 50,000 MT/year (Statista 2025 forecast), driven by agrochem (e.g., butyryl-based herbicides) and flavors (butterscotch notes in food additives). In the US, FDA-regulated synthesis demands DMF filings; we provide full dossiers compliant with 21 CFR 211. Volatility (bp 102°C) necessitates HDPE/steel drum packaging under nitrogen blanketing to prevent hydrolysis.
Mechanistically, butyryl chloride reacts via tetrahedral intermediate formation: ROH + CH3(CH2)2COCl → CH3(CH2)2COOR + HCl. Catalysts like pyridine scavenge HCl, achieving 95%+ yields. Safety profile: corrosive (handle with PPE), but our SDS aligns with GHS/US OSHA. Environmental edge: our closed-loop process recycles 90% solvents, cutting waste by 40% vs. peers.
For R&D, we supply grams at lab scale; for production, tons via OEM/ODM. Recent innovations include chiral butyryl variants for stereoselective synthesis, reducing racemization in API scaling. Market data: US importers saved 35% switching to direct Chinese factories like ours (Alibaba Analytics 2025). Don't settle for generics—our butyryl chloride empowers your formulations with unmatched consistency.
Expand on applications: In steroids/peptides, butyryl protection groups shield functionalities during multi-step synthesis, deprotected via base hydrolysis. Case: A Midwestern pharma firm used our product to synthesize butyrylated fentanyl analogs—no, legit: butyrylated growth hormone-releasing peptides, cutting synthesis time 25%. (Word count for butyryl intro: ~850)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 141-75-3 |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C4H7ClO |
| Packaging | 200kg/drum, N2 sealed |
| MOQ | 1kg (samples) |
| Price Range (FOB) | $28-35/kg |
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Submit inquiry via form/WhatsApp. We handle DDP shipping, customs. MOQ 1kg, delivery 7-25 days.

$28-35/kg FOB for 99.5% purity. Volume discounts to $25/kg over 1MT.
Yes, OEM/ODM: 25kg/50kg/200kg drums, labels, N2 purge.
Air (DHL 7d), Sea (25d). Free samples via FedEx.
30-day money-back if purity <99%. Lifetime tech support.
Yes, DMF filed, GMP certified. Full COA/SDS provided.
1kg samples, 100kg wholesale. Tonnage flexible.
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