Description

1-Chloroeicosane is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for introducing the hydrophobic eicosyl group into target molecules, enabling the fine-tuning of material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their development and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules requiring long alkyl chains.
• Specialty Surfactant & Lubricant Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for manufacturing high-molecular-weight quaternary ammonium compounds, cationic surfactants, and specialty lubricant additives.
• Polymer Science & Material Modification: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent to impart hydrophobicity, alter surface properties, or create functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a standard reagent in laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) and Grignard reagent formation to construct larger carbon frameworks.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds where specific alkyl chain lengths are crucial.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloroeicosane
CAS No.	42217-02-7
Molecular Formula	C20H41Cl
Molecular Weight	317.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Eicosyl chloride; Chloroeicosane; n-Eicosyl chloride; 1-Chloroicosane; Icosyl chloride; n-C20 Alkyl chloride; Docosyl chloride (common misnomer, correct is eicosyl); C20 Chloroalkane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloroeicosane is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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