Description

Pimeloyl Chloride is a versatile seven-carbon diacid chloride, a key reactive intermediate in organic synthesis. Its high reactivity as an acylating agent makes it invaluable for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in the pharmaceutical and polymer sectors. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical synthesis, agrochemical development, and materials science who require precise and efficient chain-extension or functionalization capabilities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain antibiotics, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules requiring a pimelic acid backbone.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of polyamides, polyesters, and specialty polymers, contributing to thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific chain-length characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial acylation reactions to introduce the pimeloyl functional group into target molecules.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Lubricant & Plasticizer Additive Precursor: Used in the development of ester-based additives that modify the properties of industrial lubricants and plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pimeloyl Chloride
CAS No.	142-79-0
Molecular Formula	C7H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	197.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Pimelic Acid Dichloride; Pimelic Dichloride; Heptanedioyl Dichloride; 1,7-Heptanedioyl Dichloride; Pimeloyl Dichloride; Pimelic Acid Chloride; Pimeloyl dichloride
EINECS	205-556-8

Quality Control

Our Pimeloyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Pimelic Acid	≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.