Description

Chloromethyl Decanoate is a specialized organic ester compound featuring a reactive chloromethyl group. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the decanoate moiety into more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of prodrugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where a fatty acid ester linkage is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with modified bioavailability.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins with specific hydrophobic properties.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive Precursor: Employed to synthesize advanced ester-based additives that enhance performance characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent or protecting group reagent in multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Used as an intermediate for producing esters that contribute to specific olfactory profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloromethyl Decanoate
CAS No.	67317-62-8
Molecular Formula	C11H21ClO2
Molecular Weight	220.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Decanoic acid, chloromethyl ester; Chloromethyl caprate; Capric acid chloromethyl ester; Chloromethyl n-decanoate; n-Decanoic acid chloromethyl ester; Methylchloroformate decanoate (common name variant); (Chloromethoxy)carbonylnonane
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Quality Control

Our Chloromethyl Decanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling via GC/HPLC, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent batch-to-batch reliability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Impurities (GC)	≤ 1.0% (any single unknown)

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