Description

1-Chloro-1-Methylcyclooctane is a specialized halogenated aliphatic compound that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to introduce specific functional groups or modify compound properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing sterically demanding alkyl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the cyclooctane ring system can influence biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and as a scaffold for constructing complex natural product analogs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed processes due to its potential for creating chiral or bulky environments.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: May be used as an intermediate for synthesizing specific musk or earthy odorant compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-1-Methylcyclooctane
CAS No.	66344-69-2
Molecular Formula	C9H17Cl
Molecular Weight	160.68 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-1-methyl-cyclooctane; Chloromethylcyclooctane; 1-Methyl-1-chlorocyclooctane; Cyclooctane, 1-chloro-1-methyl-; (Chloromethyl)cyclooctane; 1-Chlor-1-methylcyclooctan; 1-Methylcyclooctyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-1-Methylcyclooctane 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 bases and reactive metals. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.98 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.47

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