| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 4-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID
 |  | [CAS] 
 627-00-9
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 4-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID
 4-CHLORO-N-BUTYRIC ACID
 GAMMA-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID
 RARECHEM AL BO 0177
 4-Chlorobutanoic acid
 4-chloro-butanoicaci
 4-Chlorobutanoicacid
 4-chloro-Butanoicacid
 Butyric acid, 4-chloro-
 Cl(CH2)3COOH
 gamma-Chloro-n-butyric acid
 4-CHLOROBUTYRIC ACID 99%
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 210-977-7
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C4H7ClO2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00002818
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 122.55
 |  | [MOL File] 
 627-00-9.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Melting point ] 
 12-16 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 196 °C22 mm Hg(lit.)
 
 |  | [density ] 
 1.24 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 n20/D 1.451(lit.)
 
 |  | [Fp ] 
 >230 °F
 
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
 |  | [solubility ] 
 soluble in Ether
 |  | [form ] 
 clear liquid
 |  | [pka] 
 4.52(at RT℃)
 |  | [color ] 
 Colorless to Almost colorless
 |  | [BRN ] 
 1700264
 |  | [InChI] 
 InChI=1S/C4H7ClO2/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7/h1-3H2,(H,6,7)
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 IPLKGJHGWCVSOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 |  | [SMILES] 
 C(O)(=O)CCCCl
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 627-00-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [EPA Substance Registry System] 
 4-Chlorobutyric acid (627-00-9)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 C
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R22:Harmful if swallowed.
 R34:Causes burns.
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
 S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
 |  | [RIDADR ] 
 UN 3265 8/PG 2
 
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 8
 |  | [PackingGroup ] 
 III
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29159000
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 Dark brown liquid
 |  | [Uses] 
 4-Chlorobutanoic Acid is an impurity of Levetiracetam(L331500) which is (S)-enantiomer of Etiracetam (E932970) and the ethyl analog of Piracetam (P500800). Used as an anticonvulsant. Neuroprotective & Neuroresearch Product.
 |  | [Synthesis Reference(s)] 
 Journal of the American Chemical Society, 92, p. 5274, 1970 DOI: 10.1021/ja00720a076
 The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 21, p. 883, 1956 DOI: 10.1021/jo01114a016
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