Description

3-Chloro-3-Methylhexane is a halogenated alkane building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for introducing the chloroalkyl functional group, enabling the construction of more complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a precursor for further functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the chloroalkyl moiety is required.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an electrophile in alkylation reactions and as a starting material for Grignard reagent formation.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and developing novel synthetic methodologies.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Can be utilized in the synthesis of compounds that modify the properties of industrial lubricants and fuels.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-3-Methylhexane
CAS No.	43197-78-0
Molecular Formula	C7H15Cl
Molecular Weight	134.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-3-methylhexane; 3-Methyl-3-chlorohexane; Hexane, 3-chloro-3-methyl-; 1-Chloro-1-ethyl-3-methylpentane; 3-Chloro-3-methyl-hexan; 3-Methylhexyl-3-chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-3-Methylhexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and active metals. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	0.87 - 0.89 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.425

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