Description

Ethyl Glutaryl Chloride is a versatile acid chloride derivative of glutaric acid, primarily used as a key building block in organic synthesis. Its high reactivity makes it an essential intermediate for introducing the glutaryl moiety into target molecules, enabling the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a glutaric acid backbone.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the production of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other functional polymers.
• Peptide & Protein Modification: Employed as an acylating agent to modify amino acids, peptides, or proteins for research and therapeutic applications.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the synthesis of advanced organic materials for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Glutaryl Chloride
CAS No.	5205-39-0
Molecular Formula	C7H11ClO3
Molecular Weight	178.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Glutaryl Chloride Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Carboxypropionyl Chloride; 5-Ethoxy-5-oxopentanoyl Chloride; Monoethyl Glutaryl Chloride; 3-Carboxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester Chloride; Ethyl Hydrogen Glutaryl Chloride; 5-Ethoxy-5-oxopentanoic Acid Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Glutaryl Chloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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