Description

4,6,6,6-Tetrachloro-3,3-Dimethylhexanoyl Chloride is a highly reactive chlorinated acid chloride intermediate, valued for its role in introducing the tetrachloro-dimethylhexanoyl moiety into complex molecules. Its primary commercial significance lies in its utility as a key building block for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its chlorinated structure for enhanced biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in research and development for creating potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry projects targeting specific receptor sites.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, such as polyesters or polyamides, with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex organic ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalytic applications.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an acylating agent in multi-step organic synthesis to produce complex esters, amides, and ketones for various high-value applications.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing novel coatings, adhesives, or electronic materials that require specific chlorinated functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6,6,6-Tetrachloro-3,3-Dimethylhexanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	61898-96-2
Molecular Formula	C8H11Cl5O
Molecular Weight	298.43 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethyl-4,6,6,6-tetrachlorohexanoyl Chloride; Hexanoyl chloride, 4,6,6,6-tetrachloro-3,3-dimethyl-; 4,6,6,6-Tetrachloro-3,3-dimethyl-hexanoyl chloride; Tetrachlorodimethylhexanoyl Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,6,6,6-Tetrachloro-3,3-Dimethylhexanoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure the product meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent, it must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and separated from bases, oxidizers, and moisture. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Density	~1.45 g/cm³ (at 20°C)

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