Description

2-Chlorododec-1-Ene is a versatile long-chain chloroalkene intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring a terminal chlorine atom adjacent to a double bond, makes it a valuable electrophilic building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as alkylation, cross-coupling reactions, and the synthesis of surfactants or lubricant additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules through nucleophilic substitution or coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for manufacturing herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that require long alkyl chains.
• Specialty Surfactants & Lubricants: Acts as a hydrophobic building block in the production of quaternary ammonium compounds, cationic surfactants, and specialty lubricant additives.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial organic synthesis for carbon chain elongation, cyclization reactions, and as a linker in material science.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce chlorine-functionalized side chains into polymers, altering their physical properties for specific material applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorododec-1-Ene
CAS No.	93342-75-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃Cl
Molecular Weight	202.77 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Dodecene, 2-chloro-; 2-Chloro-1-dodecene; 2-Chlorododecene; (2-Chloro-1-dodecenyl); Chlorododecene; Dodec-1-ene-2-chloride; 1-Chloro-2-dodecene (isomer); 2-Chloro-1-dodecene (primary)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorododec-1-Ene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is 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, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and minimize evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Density (at 20°C)	0.86 - 0.88 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.445 - 1.455

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