Description

Hexanoic Acid, 6-Chloro-3,5-Dioxo- is a specialized chlorinated dioxo derivative of caproic acid, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate. This compound is critical for facilitating complex organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical scaffolds and fine chemicals. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce specific chlorinated and ketone functionalities into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a chlorinated hexanoic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic compounds in research laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or chemical properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Potential use in biochemical research for modifying peptides, proteins, or creating molecular probes due to its reactive carbonyl and acid groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanoic Acid, 6-Chloro-3,5-Dioxo-
CAS No.	587855-02-5
Molecular Formula	C6H7ClO4
Molecular Weight	178.57 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3,5-dioxohexanoic acid; 3,5-Dioxo-6-chlorohexanoic acid; 6-Chloro-3,5-diketocaproic acid; 6-Chloro-3,5-dioxocaproic acid; 6-Chloroacetoacetacetic acid; 2-Acetyl-4-chloroacetoacetic acid; 4-Chloro-2,4-dioxopentanoic acid (tautomeric form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexanoic Acid, 6-Chloro-3,5-Dioxo- is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system supports compliance with relevant standards for advanced chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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