Description

2-Chloro-1-(4-Octylphenyl)-Aceton is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a chloromethyl ketone functional group attached to a substituted phenyl ring. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Industries that require high-purity intermediates for research, development, and production will find this chemical essential for creating advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with aryl-alkyl backbone structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the octylphenyl moiety is beneficial.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like flexibility or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions like Friedel-Crafts acylation or nucleophilic substitution.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Chloro-1-(4-Octylphenyl)-Aceton
CAS No.	51326-38-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₃ClO
Molecular Weight	266.81 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-(4-Octylphenyl)ethanone; 1-(4-Octylphenyl)-2-chloroethanone; 4-Octylphenacyl Chloride; α-Chloro-4-octylacetophenone; p-Octylphenacyl Chloride; 2-Chloro-1-(p-octylphenyl)ethanone; 51326-38-6; Ethanone, 2-chloro-1-[4-(octyloxy)phenyl]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-1-(4-Octylphenyl)-Aceton is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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