Description

2-Chlorocyclododecanone is a versatile halogenated cyclic ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a chlorinated twelve-membered ring, makes it a valuable building block for the production of complex macrocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of macrocyclic drug candidates, including potential antibiotics and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the chlorinated ketone moiety can be further functionalized.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the creation of musky, macrocyclic fragrance compounds through ring contraction and modification reactions.
• Polymer Science: Employed in the research of specialty polymers and resins, where it can be incorporated to modify thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for cyclization reactions, nucleophilic substitution studies, and as a scaffold for chemical library development.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential in creating novel organic frameworks and ligands for catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Chlorocyclododecanone
CAS No.	35951-28-1
Molecular Formula	C12H21ClO
Molecular Weight	216.75 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorocyclododecan-1-one; Cyclododecanone, 2-chloro-; 2-Chloro-1-cyclododecanone; 2-Chlorocyclododecan-1-one; α-Chlorocyclododecanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorocyclododecanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly closed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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