Description

1-Chloro-4,4-Dimethoxypentane is a versatile chlorinated acetal derivative, serving as a key protected intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as an alkylating agent and as a masked aldehyde precursor, enabling the controlled construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise synthetic control is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates, particularly where the introduction of a protected functional group is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of specialty monomers and functional polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Can be utilized as an electrophile in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-4,4-Dimethoxypentane
CAS No.	56519-61-0
Molecular Formula	C7H15ClO2
Molecular Weight	166.65 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Dimethoxypentyl Chloride; 1-Chloro-4,4-dimethoxypentane; Pentane, 1-chloro-4,4-dimethoxy-; 4,4-Dimethoxy-1-chloropentane; 1-Chloro-4,4-bis(methoxy)pentane; Chloromethyl 2,2-dimethoxypropyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-4,4-Dimethoxypentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (GC, HPLC, NMR) to confirm identity and quantify purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, although the product is typically stable at controlled room temperature for shorter periods. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.430
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.02 - 1.06

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