3-chloropivaloyl chloride is a toxic yellow or orange liquid with a foul odour. It has also been employed in research applications for DNA modification, in addition to being used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. 3-chloropivaloyl chloride is combustible, moisture and oxygen sensitive, and hazardous when inhaled or absorbed via the skin. It is water insoluble but readily dissolves in alcohols, ethers, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride. With oxidising chemicals like potassium permanganate, nitric acid, and peroxides, it reacts aggressively. It should be kept away from heat and flame, and only handled when wearing safety gear.
In the organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, 3-chloropivaloyl chloride is employed as an intermediate. Antibiotic characteristics are present in the chemical. Furfural, picolinic acid, methanol chlorohydroxide, alpha acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), 3-chloro acetic acid, and paratoluenesulfonic acid can all be made with it. It's also a predecessor to pesticides like aldrin, dieldrin, endosulfan, and lindane, among others. It is also used in the production of perfumes such as rose oxide and civetone. In addition, it is used in the manufacture of insecticides such as fenitrothion.
The substance is utilised in the manufacture of dyes, paints, and rubber compounds. It's also used in the cyanidation procedure to recover gold from ores. It also serves as a catalyst for epoxidation processes.
Amine hydrochlorides are made by combining ammonia and hydrogen chloride, then neutralising with sodium or calcium hydroxide. Herbicides such as butachlor and dimethylamine hydrochlorides, which function as plant growth regulators, are typically made from amino hydrochlorides.
This reaction is usually carried out with a large amount of acetyl chloride in order to utilise all of the phosgene.
The synthetic organic chemical 3-Chloropivaloyl Chloride is used as an intermediate in the production of a variety of downstream products, such as photographic developers, agrochemicals, and rubber chemicals.
Because of the two strong electron withdrawing chlorine and oxygen on the carbonyl molecule, and the positive charge carbon, acid chlorides are utilised as particularly reactive intermediates to create carboxylic acid derivatives such as anhydrides, esters, and amides.
Acid chlorides can also be used with Gilman reagents to make large molecules from tiny ones by substituting an organic group for the halides.
Photographic developers, herbicides, insecticides, and rubber additives are all made from 3-Chloropivaloyl Chloride, a multi-methylated acetyl chlorine with an extra chloride at the terminal carbon.
For vinyl chloride-propylene copolymers, it is utilised as a chain reaction initiator.
During the period 2020-2024, India's demand for acid chlorides is expected to expand at a CAGR of more than 8%.
Due to rapidly expanding population and urbanisation, the Indian market is predicted to rise strongly during the forecast period. Increasing exports of organic and inorganic chemicals, increased production of dyes and dye intermediates such as reactive acid and direct dyes, and rising demand for polymer from various end-use sectors such as automotive, construction, and healthcare are expected to drive demand for acid chlorides over the forecast period.
Since the previous few years, the pharmaceutical business has been increasing at a healthy rate, and this trend is projected to continue, particularly in emerging economies. The agriculture business is also under pressure to increase crop production as the population of emerging countries grows. Overall market dynamics are favourable to chloropivaloyl chloride growth, which is projected to increase chloride demand growth in the coming years.
Because bulk manufacturers and procurers are concentrated in China, Asia is the main region in the global Chloropivaloyl chloride market. High manufacturing output is also driving industrial production and the chemical industry, which will result in increased demand. In terms of demand, Europe is projected to follow the Asian market. Following Asia, Europe and North America will see muted to moderate growth due to tight safety laws in the production and use of pivaloyl chloride, which is deemed toxic, and replacement by replacements.
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· Dafeng Chemical
· Fude Chemical
· Minji Chemical
