Description

Ethyl Succinyl Chloride is a highly reactive acid chloride derivative of succinic acid, serving as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the ethyl succinyl moiety, enabling the formation of esters, amides, and other functionalized compounds under mild conditions. This versatile intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing ester and amide linkages in drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require the ethyl succinate functional group.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyesters and polyamides with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and flavor/fragrance compounds where precise molecular architecture is required.
• Bioconjugation & Proteomics: Useful as an acylating agent for modifying peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules in research applications.
• Material Science: Serves as a surface modification agent or a precursor for advanced organic materials and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Succinyl Chloride
CAS No.	14794-31-1
Molecular Formula	C6H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	164.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Succinic Acid Ethyl Ester Chloride; Ethyl 4-Chloro-4-oxobutanoate; 4-Chloro-4-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Butanedioic Acid, 4-Chloro-, 1-Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Hydrogen Succinyl Chloride; Ethyl Chlorosuccinate; Ethyl Succinoyl Chloride; Ethyl 3-Carboxypropionyl Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Succinyl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (by titration or GC/HPLC), identity confirmation (IR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/Titration)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC/HPLC)	≤ 2.0% (total)

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