Description

8-Chloro-2-Tetralone is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its tetralone backbone substituted with a chlorine atom. This compound matters as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with precision. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various tetralin-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for constructing complex heterocycles and fused ring systems in medicinal chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in method development and exploratory research for new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Chloro-2-Tetralone
CAS No.	82302-27-0
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClO
Molecular Weight	180.63 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Chloro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-2(1H)-one; 8-Chloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-one; 2-Tetralone, 8-chloro-; 8-Chloro-α-tetralone; 8-Chloro-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Chloro-2-Tetralone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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