4-Chlorobutyryl chloride

4-Chlorobutyryl Chloride has the molecular formula C4H6Cl2O. It is a clear to light yellow liquid with a strong smell. The fourth carbon atom in the chain is joined to a chlorine atom to form the functional group butyryl chloride, which makes up the molecule. It is corrosive and can result in serious skin and eye burns. 4-Chlorobutyryl Chloride can serve as an initial component in the synthesis of -lactams, crucial building blocks for the pharmaceutical industry. Because it is a highly reactive substance, it should be handled carefully.