Bis(chloromethyl) ketone is a chemical substance with formula . It is a dangerous solid.
Legal aspects Exposures such as contact or inhalation of bis(chloromethyl) ketone can result in irritation or damage to skin, eyes, throat, lungs, liver and kidneys, as well as headaches and fainting.Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Consequently, bis(chloromethyl) ketone is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States as defined in Section 302 of the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11002), and is subject to strict reporting requirements by facilities which produce, store, or use it in significant quantities.
Applications As both chlorine atoms tend to react at the same time, the compound is primarily useful for synthesis of various ring compounds. Some of the known uses of 1,3-dichloropropanone include in the synthesis mubritinib, dipraglurant, oxathiapiprolin, Fluconazole, UK-47265, watermelon ketones Cascalone & Aldolone & Transluzone & Azurone & Conoline.
In principle, it can be used to manufacture citric acid.
See also Chloroacetone Hexachloroacetone
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