Description

2,2-Dichlorooctane is a specialized chlorinated alkane derivative, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which provides two chlorine atoms on the same carbon, making it a valuable building block for introducing specific functional groups and chain lengths. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for surfactants, lubricant additives, and corrosion inhibitors.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce chlorinated segments into polymers to alter properties like flame retardancy or solubility.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Grignard reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a starting material for further functionalization in research laboratories.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Can be used in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dichlorooctane
CAS No.	73642-95-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16Cl2
Molecular Weight	183.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Octane, 2,2-dichloro-; 2,2-Dichloro-octane; Dichlorooctane; 1,1-Dichlorooctane (common name); NSC 163081; α,α-Dichlorooctane
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dichlorooctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.00 g/mL

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