Description

6-Chloro-n-Hexanoic Acid is a versatile chlorinated carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an electrophilic chloroalkyl chain and a nucleophilic carboxylic acid group, enabling diverse molecular transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of prodrugs and compounds with lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chlorohexanoic moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, esterifications, and amide couplings to introduce a six-carbon acid-functionalized chain.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds and advanced organic materials requiring specific alkyl chain lengths and terminal functionalities.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful in the design of chemical linkers and spacers for bioconjugation applications in diagnostics and drug delivery systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Chloro-n-Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	4224-62-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	150.60 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chlorohexanoic Acid; 6-Chlorocaproic Acid; ω-Chlorohexanoic Acid; 6-Chloro-1-hexanoic Acid; Hexanoic acid, 6-chloro-; NSC 60529; 5-Carboxypentyl chloride
EINECS	224-179-7

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-n-Hexanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms

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