Description

4-Chlorobenzoic Acid, Undecyl Ester is a specialized organic ester derivative of 4-chlorobenzoic acid, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and functional additive. This compound matters for its ability to modify material properties, such as solubility and thermal stability, in advanced formulations. It is needed by R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for synthesizing novel compounds and enhancing product performance.

Application

• As a key chemical intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds and advanced organic materials.
• Utilized in pharmaceutical research for the development of prodrugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Acts as a plasticizer or modifier in specialty polymer and resin formulations to alter flexibility and processing characteristics.
• Employed in agrochemical synthesis for creating herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and quality control laboratories.
• Potential use as a precursor for surfactants and lubricant additives due to its long alkyl chain.
• Application in organic synthesis for introducing the 4-chlorobenzoyl moiety into larger molecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chlorobenzoic Acid, Undecyl Ester
CAS No.	5458-41-3
Molecular Formula	C18H27ClO2
Molecular Weight	310.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Undecyl 4-chlorobenzoate; 4-Chlorobenzoic acid undecyl ester; p-Chlorobenzoic acid undecyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-, undecyl ester; 1-Undecyl 4-chlorobenzoate; n-Undecyl p-chlorobenzoate; 5458-41-3 (CAS); Undecyl p-chlorobenzoate
EINECS	226-710-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Chlorobenzoic Acid, Undecyl Ester is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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