Description

Chlorocyclooctane is a versatile halogenated cyclic alkane that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique eight-membered ring structure functionalized with a chlorine atom makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to introduce the cyclooctyl moiety or a reactive halogen handle into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating cyclooctane-based scaffolds in drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in ring-expansion reactions, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and as a starting material for further functionalization to more complex derivatives.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Can be used in the research and synthesis of macrocyclic musk compounds and other specialty aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorocyclooctane
CAS No.	1556-08-7
Molecular Formula	C8H15Cl
Molecular Weight	146.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctyl chloride; Chlorocyclooctane; Monochlorocyclooctane; 1-Chlorocyclooctane; Cyclooctane, chloro-
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Quality Control

Our Chlorocyclooctane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to verify identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and active metals. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments but should be handled with standard laboratory precautions for halogenated compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.00 g/mL

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