Description

8-Bromooctanoyl Chloride is a versatile bifunctional organic intermediate featuring both a reactive acid chloride group and a terminal bromine atom. This molecular architecture makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of complex molecules through sequential nucleophilic substitution and acylation reactions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing carbon chains and introducing functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring extended alkyl chain linkers or bromoalkyl functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromooctanoyl moiety acts as a critical structural component.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce reactive sites or alter the physical properties of polymers and resins.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds that require specific alkyl chain lengths and terminal halogens.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Useful in biochemical research for labeling proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules via reactions with the acid chloride group, followed by further modification of the bromine handle.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry for chain elongation, preparation of ω-bromo ketones, and as a starting material for various heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	8-Bromooctanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	73674-09-6
Molecular Formula	C8H14BrClO
Molecular Weight	241.55 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromocapryloyl Chloride; Octanoyl Chloride, 8-bromo-; 8-Bromooctanoic Acid Chloride; ω-Bromooctanoyl Chloride; 1-Bromo-8-chloroformyloctane; Bromooctanoyl Chloride; 8-Bromo-n-octanoyl Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 8-Bromooctanoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and titration for assay to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its moisture-sensitive and light-sensitive nature. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (by HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay (Acid Chloride Content)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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