AC-14921 - butyryl-chloride-99 | 141-75-3

<p>2-Ethylbutyryl chloride was used in syntheses of bicyclic thiophene derivatives. It is used as an organic intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The </p>

2-Ethylbutyryl Chloride

<p>2-Ethylbutyryl chloride is a growth regulator and plant hormone. It is a non-competitive inhibitor of the enzyme glutamate decarboxylase. 2-Ethylbutyryl chloride has been shown to be effective in treating horticultural crops, such as apples, peaches, and pears. This chemical also has pharmacokinetic properties that are unique to its structure. For example, it is eliminated by the liver and kidney quickly and completely, with a half-life of about 1 minute in mice. In addition, this chemical does not affect nitric oxide production or cause hemolysis in mouse models.</p>