Description

4-Chlorooctane is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a linear alkyl chain terminated with a reactive chlorine atom. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the octyl moiety into more complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as alkylation reactions and the synthesis of surfactants or liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key alkylating agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the octyl chain modifies physical properties and bioactivity.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for surfactants, lubricant additives, and phase-transfer catalysts.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions (e.g., SN2) to construct longer carbon chains or functionalized derivatives.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers for polymers or as a modifying agent for surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chlorooctane
CAS No.	999-07-5
Molecular Formula	C8H17Cl
Molecular Weight	148.67 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-4-methylheptane; Octane, 4-chloro-; n-Butyl(3-chloropropyl)methane; 4-Chlorooctane; Chlorooctane (mixed isomers reference); 999-07-5; 4-Cl-Octane
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chlorooctane is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 active metals. 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%
Density (20°C)	0.86 - 0.88 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.425 - 1.435
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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