Description

6-Chlorohexyl Acetate is an organic ester compound featuring a chloroalkyl chain, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the chloro group enables nucleophilic substitution and the acetate ester can be hydrolyzed or transesterified, offering a flexible building block for molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating active ingredients, functional monomers, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized hexyl chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chloroacetate moiety is incorporated.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with specific chain lengths and functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for introducing the 6-chlorohexyl group into target molecules via alkylation reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Potential intermediate in the manufacture of liquid crystal compounds and other electronic materials.
• Fragrance & Flavor Precursor: Used as a starting material for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds after further chemical modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chlorohexyl Acetate
CAS No.	40200-18-8
Molecular Formula	C8H15ClO2
Molecular Weight	178.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid 6-Chlorohexyl Ester; 6-Chloro-1-hexanol Acetate; 6-Chlorohexan-1-ol Acetate; 1-Chloro-6-acetoxyhexane; Hexyl-6-chloro Acetate; NSC 163045; 6-Chlorohexyl ethanoate; (6-Chlorohexyl) acetate
EINECS	254-819-8

Quality Control

Our 6-Chlorohexyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.04 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.445

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