Description

Methyl Adipoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive acid chloride derivative of adipic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the adipoyl moiety, enabling the formation of esters, amides, and polymers with specific chain lengths and properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a linear dicarboxylate backbone.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of polyesters, polyamides (nylons), and other specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate adipic acid derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory and industrial settings for esterification and amidation reactions to construct complex molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for synthesizing dicarboxylate-based components used in electronic display technologies.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Intermediate for producing specific esters used as emollients or viscosity controllers in formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Adipoyl Chloride
CAS No.	35444-44-1
Molecular Formula	C7H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	197.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Adipoyl Chloride Methyl Ester; Methyl Adipyl Chloride; Adipic Acid Methyl Ester Dichloride; Monomethyl Adipoyl Chloride; Adipoyl Chloride Monomethyl Ester; 6-Methoxy-6-oxohexanoyl chloride; Hexanedioyl chloride, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Adipoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Free Acid (as Adipic Acid)	≤ 1.0%

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