Description

1-Hexanesulfonyl Chloride is a versatile organosulfur reagent primarily used as a key sulfonylation agent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the hexanesulfonyl group, a useful moiety for modifying molecular properties and creating sulfonamide derivatives. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries engaged in developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of sulfonamide-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that incorporate sulfonyl groups.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functionalizing agent to introduce sulfonyl chloride groups into polymer chains for specialty materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of sulfonated dyes and colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexanesulfonyl Chloride
CAS No.	14532-24-2
Molecular Formula	C6H13ClO2S
Molecular Weight	184.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexane-1-sulfonyl chloride; n-Hexanesulfonyl chloride; 1-Hexanesulfonic acid chloride; NSC 163081; Hexanesulphonyl chloride; Caproylsulfonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Hexanesulfonyl Chloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids/organic solvents; keep the container tightly sealed and handle under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon when appropriate.

Specification

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

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