Description

8-Ethyloctadecanedioic Acid Dichloride is a high-purity, reactive diacid chloride derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce long-chain, branched dicarboxylic acid functionality into polymers and specialty chemicals, enabling precise control over material properties. It is essential for R&D and production in industries such as high-performance polymers, specialty lubricants, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• As a key monomer for synthesizing specialty polyamides and polyesters with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• In the production of high-performance lubricant additives and synthetic esters for demanding industrial applications.
• As a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical research for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• For surface modification and cross-linking agents in advanced coatings and adhesive formulations.
• In the synthesis of dendritic polymers and other complex macromolecules for material science.
• As a derivatization agent in analytical chemistry for the detection and quantification of specific functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Ethyloctadecanedioic Acid Dichloride
CAS No.	89526-04-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₆Cl₂O₂
Molecular Weight	367.40 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Ethyloctadecanedioyl Dichloride; Octadecanedioic Acid, 8-Ethyl-, Dichloride; 8-Ethyl-1,18-octadecanedioyl Chloride; 8-Ethyloctadecanedioic Acid Chloride; 1,18-Dichloro-8-ethyl-1,18-octadecanedione
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Quality Control

Our 8-Ethyloctadecanedioic Acid Dichloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profile. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Acid Chloride Content	≥ 98.0%
Free Acid	≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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