Description

1,7-Dichlorooctane is a linear aliphatic dihalide compound with the CAS number 56375-95-2, serving as a versatile bifunctional alkylating agent and a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to introduce an eight-carbon chain with reactive terminal chlorides, enabling the construction of larger molecules and functional materials. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise chain extension or spacer units in their synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where a defined hydrophobic linker is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate long-chain alkyl groups.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of polyethers, polyesters, and specialty polymers like liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions, phase-transfer catalysis, and the preparation of surfactants or plasticizers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel organic compounds and studying reaction mechanisms.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing macrocyclic musk compounds and other aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,7-Dichlorooctane
CAS No.	56375-95-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16Cl2
Molecular Weight	183.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Octane, 1,7-dichloro-; 1,7-Dichloro-n-octane; Dichlorooctane; α,ω-Dichlorooctane; Octamethylene Chloride; 1,7-Bis(chloro)octane; NSC 60545
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Quality Control

Our 1,7-Dichlorooctane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling via techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring compliance with your specific research or manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.00 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.450
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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