Pivaloyl chloride is an important organic acid chloride with strong reactivity, widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemical synthesis.

It is known for its high efficiency in acylation reactions. Pivaloyl chloride CAS 3282-30-21 is typically supplied as a colorless to light yellow liquid with a sharp odor and should be handled under controlled conditions.

Product Parameter (Specification)

CAS No.	3282-30-2	Purity	≥ 99.0% (GC)
Molecular Formula	C₅H₉ClO	Molecular Weight	120.56 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Product Feature and Application

The key advantage of pivaloyl chloride is its steric bulk which provides controlled reactivity, making it ideal for introducing the stable pivaloyl group.

Primary Applications:

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.

Agrochemical Manufacturing

Key intermediate for advanced pesticides and herbicides.

Perfume & Fragrance Industry

Creation of long-lasting aroma compounds.

Polymer Chemistry

Modifying agent for specialty polymers and resins.

Production Details

Pivaloyl chloride cas 3282-30-2 is manufactured using advanced chlorination and purification technology. Strict control of reaction conditions and moisture-free systems ensures high purity, stable quality, and consistent batch performance.

Product Qualification

Pivaloyl chloride cas 3282-30-2 meets stringent quality standards with comprehensive testing including GC purity verification, acid chloride content analysis, and moisture testing (Karl Fischer method).

Full documentation packages (COA, MSDS) are provided with each shipment. We offer both industrial and high-purity grades.

Deliver, Shipping and Serving

Available for global distribution with special handling requirements due to moisture sensitivity.

We provide secure packaging with moisture barriers and nitrogen blanketing. Standard lead time: 2-3 weeks.

Technical support available for application optimization and safety protocols.

FAQ

Q: Why is moisture control critical with pivaloyl chloride?

A: It reacts vigorously with water, potentially compromising purity and creating hazardous by-products.

Q: Is pivaloyl chloride suitable for pharmaceutical use?

A: Yes, it is widely used as a pharmaceutical intermediate under controlled conditions.

Latest News

Driven by increasing demand in pharmaceutical and agrochemical markets, global interest in pivaloyl chloride CAS 3282-30-21 continues to grow steadily.