Description

Dodecanedioyl Dichloride is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as a diacid chloride, enabling efficient chain extension and polymer formation. This compound is critically needed by manufacturers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for producing high-performance materials such as polyamides (nylons), polyesters, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for the production of high-performance polyamides (e.g., Nylon 6,12) and engineering plastics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of various drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring a linear C12 spacer.
• Specialty Chemicals: Serves as a building block for corrosion inhibitors, lubricant additives, and plasticizers.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in the production of coatings, adhesives, and resins to enhance thermal and mechanical properties.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a reagent in organic chemistry for acylation reactions and the study of polymerization kinetics.
• Dendrimer and Macromolecule Construction: Facilitates the controlled growth of complex, branched molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecanedioyl Dichloride
CAS No.	4834-98-4
Molecular Formula	C12H20Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	263.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecanedioic Acid Dichloride; 1,10-Dicarboxylic Acid Dichloride, Decane-; Decanedicarboxylic Acid Dichloride; Dodecanedioyl Chloride; Dodecanedioic Dichloride; Dodecanedioyl Chloride (C12); Lauric Acid Dichloride (C12); C12 Diacid Chloride
EINECS	225-417-9

Quality Control

Our Dodecanedioyl Dichloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept 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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Chloride Content	≥ 97.0%
Free Acid (as Dodecanedioic Acid)	≤ 1.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50

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