Description

2-Chlorododecanoic Acid Chloride is a versatile and reactive fatty acid derivative that serves as a key building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 2-chlorododecanoyl moiety, enabling the creation of specialized surfactants, lubricant additives, and pharmaceutical intermediates with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop high-performance materials.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: A critical precursor for synthesizing anionic surfactants with specific branching, used in high-performance cleaning formulations and industrial emulsifiers.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Synthesis: Employed in the production of chlorinated fatty acid esters and amides that act as extreme pressure additives, friction modifiers, and corrosion inhibitors.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Building Block: Used to construct active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemical agents, where the chlorinated fatty chain can influence bioavailability and activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a grafting or chain-terminating agent to introduce functional groups into polymers, modifying their surface properties, adhesion, or compatibility.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an acylating agent in Friedel-Crafts and other condensation reactions to form ketones, amides, and esters under mild conditions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Used to manufacture specialized compounds that form protective films on metal surfaces in industrial cooling and processing systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorododecanoic Acid Chloride
CAS No.	59117-77-0
Molecular Formula	C12H22Cl2O
Molecular Weight	253.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorolauroyl Chloride; Dodecanoyl Chloride, 2-chloro-; α-Chlorolauroyl Chloride; 2-Chlorododecanoyl Chloride; Lauric Acid Chloride, 2-chloro derivative; 2-Chloro-1-oxododecane; Chlorododecanoyl Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorododecanoic Acid Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with water, alcohols, and strong bases. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition from moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Acid Chloride Content	≥ 98.0%
Free Acid (as 2-Chlorododecanoic Acid)	≤ 2.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.02 g/cm³

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