Description

Neodecanoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive branched-chain acid chloride. This compound serves as a critical building block for introducing the bulky neodecanoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of specialized derivatives. It is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to create products with enhanced properties such as improved stability, solubility, or specific biological activity.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediates: Key starting material for synthesizing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the branched structure imparts favorable lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly for acylating amines or alcohols to create amides or esters.
• Polymer & Resin Modifiers: Used to manufacture peroxides (e.g., neodecanoyl peroxide) for polymerization initiators and to modify polymers, enhancing characteristics like flexibility and weatherability.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Acts as an intermediate for producing esters and other compounds that improve the performance and stability of industrial lubricants and fuel formulations.
• Surface Active Agents: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and corrosion inhibitors for industrial cleaning and metal treatment applications.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments, where it can be used to attach specific functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodecanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	40292-82-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₉ClO
Molecular Weight	190.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodecanoyl chloride; Neodecanoic acid chloride; Versatic 10 acid chloride; 2,2-Dimethyloctanoyl chloride; 2,2-Dimethyloctanoic acid chloride; 1,1-Dimethylheptanecarbonyl chloride; Neo-decanoyl chloride; Trimethylheptanoyl chloride
EINECS	254-879-7

Quality Control

Our Neodecanoyl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and gas chromatography (GC) to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent, containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Density (at 20°C)	0.94 - 0.96 g/mL

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