Description

2,8-Dichlorooct-1-Ene is a specialized chlorinated olefin building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a terminal alkene and strategically placed chlorine atoms, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing specific carbon chains or halogenated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichlorooctene backbone contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized chelating ligands or organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce chlorine functionality or alter the properties of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions, such as cross-couplings and nucleophilic substitutions, to build complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating novel organic compounds with specific electronic or physical properties for advanced material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,8-Dichlorooct-1-Ene
CAS No.	485320-13-6
Molecular Formula	C8H14Cl2
Molecular Weight	181.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octene, 2,8-dichloro-; 2,8-Dichloro-1-octene; Dichlorooctene; Oct-1-ene-2,8-dichloride; 1-Octene,2,8-dichloro-; 2,8-Dichlorooctene
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Quality Control

Our 2,8-Dichlorooct-1-Ene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, although short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.08 g/cm³

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