5406-55-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl propanoate
• CAS NO: 5406-55-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₇ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 240.7259
• Mol File: 5406-55-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 301.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 139.4°C
• Density: 1.089g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00107mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.505
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl propanoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl propanoate(5406-55-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl propanoate(5406-55-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 5406-55-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl propanoate, also known as chlorprothixene, is a chemical compound classified under the ester derivatives category. It is characterized by its molecular formula C18H20ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 329.81 g/mol. 1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl propanoate features a propanoate group connected to a 1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl chain, which contributes to its pharmacological properties.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl propanoate is used as an antipsychotic agent for the treatment of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. It functions by modulating the balance of specific natural chemicals in the brain, thereby addressing a range of psychiatric conditions. 1-(4-chlorophenyl)butyl propanoate is typically administered orally in the form of tablets or capsules, offering both sedative and antipsychotic effects.