Description

(Z)-1-Chloro-5-Dodecene is a high-purity, unsaturated organochlorine compound with a defined stereochemistry. This specialty intermediate is valued for its terminal chloro functionality and internal alkene group, enabling precise synthetic transformations in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for applications requiring specific molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing specific carbon chain lengths.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its aliphatic chain structure is incorporated.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed as a comonomer or functionalization agent to introduce chlorine or long-chain alkene groups into polymers, altering physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) and nucleophilic substitution reactions in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-1-Chloro-5-Dodecene
CAS No.	71673-24-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃Cl
Molecular Weight	202.77 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-5-dodecene (Z)-; (Z)-5-Dodecen-1-yl chloride; (Z)-1-Chloro-5-dodecene; 5-Dodecen-1-yl chloride, (Z)-; cis-1-Chloro-5-dodecene; (Z)-Dodec-5-en-1-yl chloride; 71673-24-0; (5Z)-1-Chloro-5-dodecene
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-1-Chloro-5-Dodecene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and stereochemical confirmation, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
(Z)-Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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