Description

4-Chlorooctan-1-ol is a valuable halogenated fatty alcohol intermediate with a defined linear carbon chain. This compound is significant for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both a chloromethyl group and a terminal hydroxyl functionality. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing more complex molecules, surfactants, and liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its chlorinated alkyl chain modifies biological activity.
• Specialty Surfactant Production: Acts as a precursor for non-ionic and cationic surfactants, useful in industrial cleaners, emulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic compounds for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other advanced polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to construct complex organic architectures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Can be used in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chlorooctan-1-ol
CAS No.	67700-24-7
Molecular Formula	C8H17ClO
Molecular Weight	164.67 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-1-octanol; 1-Octanol, 4-chloro-; 4-Chlorooctyl alcohol; γ-Chlorooctanol; Octan-1-ol, 4-chloro-; 4-Chlorocapryl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chlorooctan-1-ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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