Description

1,6-Dichlorooctane is a versatile aliphatic organochlorine compound with the CAS number 56375-94-1, serving as a valuable bifunctional intermediate in organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring two terminal chlorine atoms separated by a six-carbon chain, makes it a key building block for creating longer-chain polymers, surfactants, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to introduce specific chain lengths and reactive sites into their molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring specific hydrophobic linkers or spacers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where chlorinated alkane chains are functional.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of polyamides, polyesters, and other specialty polymers.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Manufacturing: Employed to synthesize quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) and other specialty surfactants with tailored chain lengths.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A useful starting material for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and further functionalization to diols, diamines, or dinitriles.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Dichlorooctane
CAS No.	56375-94-1
Molecular Formula	C8H16Cl2
Molecular Weight	183.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Octane, 1,6-dichloro-; 1,6-Dichlorooctane; Dichlorooctane; NSC 60530; α,ω-Dichlorooctane; Octamethylene Dichloride; 1,6-Bis(chloro)octane
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Quality Control

Our 1,6-Dichlorooctane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and industry standards.

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 bases and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.00 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.450
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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