Description

2,2-Dichlorocaprolactam CAS NO 1709-14-4 is a specialized chlorinated lactam derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two chlorine atoms on the alpha carbon, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists seeking to introduce functionalized caprolactam moieties into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized lactam scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polyamides (nylons) with enhanced properties like flame retardancy or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research for cyclization reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and as a substrate for nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dichlorocaprolactam
CAS No.	1709-14-4
Molecular Formula	C6H9Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	182.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dichloroazepan-2-one; 2,2-Dichlorohexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one; 2,2-Dichloro-ε-caprolactam; 2,2-Dichloroazepanone; 2,2-Dichloro-2H-azepin-2-one, hexahydro-; ε-Caprolactam, 2,2-dichloro-; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dichlorocaprolactam is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your R&D and production needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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