Description

Margaroyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key acylating agent, enabling the efficient introduction of the margaroyl moiety into complex molecular structures. This compound is critically needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers for applications ranging from novel API development to specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for lipid-based drug molecules.
• Peptide & Protein Modification: Used as an acylating agent for modifying amino acid side chains or terminal groups in peptide chemistry.
• Lipid & Surfactant Research: Essential for creating novel fatty acid derivatives, esters, and specialized surfactants in academic and industrial research.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polyesters and polyamides with unique properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of advanced crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Used in surface functionalization and the creation of advanced coatings and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Margaroyl Chloride
CAS No.	40480-10-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₃ClO
Molecular Weight	288.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptadecanoyl Chloride; Margaric Acid Chloride; n-Heptadecanoyl Chloride; C17:0 Acid Chloride; Pentadecanecarboxylic Acid Chloride; Stearic Acid Chloride (C17 Homolog); Heptadecanoic Acid Chloride
EINECS	254-904-7

Quality Control

Our Margaroyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with cGMP, ISO, and other relevant regulatory frameworks for industrial and research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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