Description

(+)-2-Methyl Octanoic Acid Chloride is a high-purity, chiral acid chloride derivative of 2-methyloctanoic acid. This compound is a valuable chiral building block in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the introduction of the branched 2-methyloctanoyl moiety with high stereochemical fidelity. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients, ligands, and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in projects requiring a branched aliphatic chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is crucial for biological activity.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the research and development of chiral flavor and fragrance compounds to achieve specific organoleptic profiles.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions, including ester and amide formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+)-2-Methyl Octanoic Acid Chloride
CAS No.	43152-88-1
Molecular Formula	C9H17ClO
Molecular Weight	176.68 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Methyloctanoyl Chloride; D-2-Methyloctanoyl Chloride; (+)-2-Methylcapryloyl Chloride; (R)-2-Methylcapryloyl Chloride; (2R)-2-Methyloctanoic Acid Chloride; (R)-2-Methyloctanoic Acid Chloride; 2-Methyloctanoyl Chloride, (R)-; (R)-2-Methyloctanoic chloride
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Quality Control

Our (+)-2-Methyl Octanoic Acid Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurities are provided and available upon request 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts violently with water, strong bases, and alcohols. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and prevent hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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