Description

Diethyladipoyl Dichloride is a high-purity, reactive chemical intermediate essential for advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for creating complex molecules with specific functional properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring an adipate ester or amide backbone.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other condensation polymers, imparting specific chain flexibility and properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators that require the diethyladipoyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials where its structure contributes to desired mesogenic or charge-transport properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile acylating agent in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale organic reactions to introduce the diethyladipoyl group.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Used in the manufacture of certain emollients and film-forming agents for high-performance cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyladipoyl Dichloride
CAS No.	68171-35-7
Molecular Formula	C10H16Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	239.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl Adipoyl Dichloride; Adipic Acid Diethyl Ester Dichloride; Diethyl Adipoyl Chloride; Diethyl Hexanedioyl Dichloride; 3,3-Diethylpentanedioyl Dichloride; 1,6-Diethoxy-1,6-dioxohexane-1,6-diyl dichloride (IUPAC); Adipoyl Chloride Diethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Diethyladipoyl Dichloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific tests is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Chloride Content	≥ 99.0% (as C10H16Cl2O2)
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 1.0% (total)

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