Description

5-Methylhexanoyl Chloride is a versatile organic acid chloride characterized by its branched alkyl chain. This compound is a critical reagent for introducing the 5-methylhexanoyl moiety in various synthetic pathways, valued for its high reactivity and selectivity in acylation reactions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced intermediates, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in amide and ester formation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a branched-chain acid derivative.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polyamides, polyesters, and other polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Essential for Friedel-Crafts acylation, nucleophilic substitution, and other reactions to construct complex organic molecules in R&D laboratories.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Intermediate in the synthesis of esters used as flavoring agents and aroma compounds.
• Material Science: Employed in surface modification and the creation of advanced functional materials, including liquid crystals and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methylhexanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	5699-78-5
Molecular Formula	C7H13ClO
Molecular Weight	148.63 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylhexanoyl chloride; 5-Methylcaproyl chloride; Isoheptanoyl chloride; 5-Methylhexanoic acid chloride; 5-Methylhexanoic chloride; 5-Methyl-n-caproyl chloride; 5-Methylcaproic acid chloride; 5-Methylhexanoylchloride
EINECS	227-158-3

Quality Control

Our 5-Methylhexanoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by GC, HPLC, and NMR. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts violently with water, strong bases, and alcohols. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Use under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen/argon) for prolonged storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Density	~0.96 g/mL at 25°C
Boiling Point	~165-170°C

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