Description

3-Methyladipoyl Chloride is a versatile and reactive acid chloride derivative used as a key building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 3-methyladipoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the creation of complex chemical architectures. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require high-purity, reliable synthetic precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with specific carboxylic acid or amide functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the 3-methyladipoyl structure is integral to biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyamides, polyesters, and other performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for acylations, esterifications, and amide bond formations under mild conditions.
• Fine Chemical Production: A key precursor in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex fragrance molecules.
• Peptide Mimetics: Useful in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptide analogs and protease inhibitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyladipoyl Chloride
CAS No.	44987-62-4
Molecular Formula	C7H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	162.62 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylhexanedioyl dichloride; 3-Methyladipic acid dichloride; 3-Methyladipoyl dichloride; Hexanedioyl chloride, 3-methyl-; Adipoyl chloride, 3-methyl-; 3-Methyladipic dichloride; β-Methyladipoyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyladipoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support customer audits to ensure supply chain reliability and regulatory compliance for demanding 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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with water, alcohols, and bases. Containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition from moisture ingress. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Related Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 1.0% (total)

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