Description

1-Chloropentadecane is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl halide with the CAS number 4862-03-7, serving as a versatile and critical chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a hydrophobic alkylating agent, enabling the introduction of a pentadecyl chain to modify the properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise and reliable building blocks for product development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring long alkyl chains for enhanced lipophilicity and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where specific chain length is crucial for biological activity.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Production: Acts as a starting material for quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), cationic surfactants, and specialty lubricant additives.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry for nucleophilic substitution reactions, phase-transfer catalysis, and the preparation of liquid crystals or polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of macrocyclic musk compounds and other fragrance ingredients where the chloropentadecane moiety is integral.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloropentadecane
CAS No.	4862-03-7
Molecular Formula	C15H31Cl
Molecular Weight	246.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentadecyl chloride; n-Pentadecyl chloride; Chloropentadecane; 1-Chloro-n-pentadecane; n-C15H31Cl; Pentadecane, 1-chloro-; NSC 7415
EINECS	225-485-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloropentadecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	0.86 - 0.88 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.445 - 1.455
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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