Description

9-Chlorononanoic Acid is a versatile medium-chain fatty acid derivative featuring a terminal chlorine atom, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Industries such as fine chemical manufacturing, life sciences, and material science rely on high-purity 9-chlorononanoic acid for research, development, and commercial-scale synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a functionalized alkyl chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chlorinated chain introduces specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier for creating polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive: Employed in the formulation of synthetic lubricants and surfactants due to its amphiphilic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic reactions, including nucleophilic substitution, esterification, and amidation, to introduce a carboxylic acid-terminated alkyl chain.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Functions as a spacer or linker molecule in bioconjugation techniques for attaching molecules to surfaces or biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Chlorononanoic Acid
CAS No.	1120-10-1
Molecular Formula	C9H17ClO2
Molecular Weight	192.68 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Chlorononanoic Acid; ω-Chlorononanoic Acid; 9-Chloropelargonic Acid; Nonanoic acid, 9-chloro-; 1-Chloro-8-carboxyoctane; NSC 60548; 9-Chloro-1-nonanecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	214-316-5

Quality Control

Our 9-Chlorononanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Chloride Content	Conforms

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