Description

Ethyloctanedioyl Dichloride is a high-purity, reactive diacid chloride intermediate used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the production of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty fine chemicals. It is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in sectors requiring precise molecular construction, such as polymer science, agrochemical development, and pharmaceutical active ingredient (API) synthesis.

Application

• Polymer Chemistry: A crucial monomer for synthesizing polyamides, polyesters, and other condensation polymers with specific chain lengths and properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring the ethyloctanedioyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Fine Chemicals: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal materials.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a cross-linker in resins and coatings to enhance thermal and mechanical stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in laboratory-scale and industrial acylation reactions to introduce the ethyloctanedioyl group.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyloctanedioyl Dichloride
CAS No.	68171-36-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₆Cl₂O₂
Molecular Weight	239.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyloctanedioyl dichloride; Ethylsuberoyl chloride; 3-Ethyloctanedioic acid dichloride; Dichloro(3-ethyl-1,8-octanedioyl); Octanedioyl dichloride, 3-ethyl-; Ethyl-substituted suberoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyloctanedioyl Dichloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

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

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