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Germany, the United States, and China are the leading exporters of Hexachloroacetone (CAS 116-16-5), collectively accounting for over 60% of global export value in 2023–2024; major importers include India, South Korea, and Brazil, driven by demand from pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing sectors. Import volumes into India and South Korea rose steadily between 2022 and 2024, coinciding with moderate upward pressure on Hexachloroacetone prices amid tightening supply from European producers.
Hexachloroacetone is a colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid at room temperature, with a pungent, chloroform-like odor and moderate volatility. It is a fully halogenated aliphatic ketone, classified as an organic chemical intermediate. Industrially, it serves primarily as a precursor in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and flame retardants. Its reactivity—particularly as a chlorinating and alkylating agent—makes it valuable in the production of heterocyclic compounds and functionalized chlorinated building blocks. Typical application areas include fine chemical synthesis for crop protection agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Reagent for n-trichloroacetylation of dipeptides under neutral conditions, herbicide.
clear colorless to yellowish liquid
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Hexachloroacetone and Hexachloroacetone SDS information.
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