Methyl 6,8-Dichlorooctanoate

Methyl 6,8-Dichlorooctanoate

Methyl 6,8-Dichlorooctanoate; 6,8-Dichlorooctanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Dichlorooctanoic Acid Methyl Ester

CAS 58536-19-9

Chemical Formula C10H17Cl2O2

Molecular Weight 225.14 g/mol

Methyl 6,8-Dichlorooctanoate is a chlorinated methyl ester derivative of octanoic acid, featuring chlorine atoms at the 6th and 8th positions. Its halogenated structure offers unique reactivity, making it valuable in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical applications.
 

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Intermediate in Drug Synthesis: Used as a building block in pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially for drugs requiring chlorinated aliphatic moieties.
  • Functional Group Modifications: Its dichlorinated positions allow selective substitution, enabling the synthesis of complex APIs.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Organic Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and fine chemicals where halogenated esters are desired for unique reactivity.
  • Material Science: Acts as a precursor in designing advanced materials and polymers with tailored properties.

3. Agrochemicals

  • Crop Protection Chemicals: Serves as an intermediate in synthesizing herbicides and pesticides that require chlorinated components for enhanced activity.


 

Specifications

ASSAY ≥ 98.0%
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Mild ester-like odor
Boiling Point Not readily available
Melting Point Not applicable (usually liquid at room temperature)
Density ~1.20 g/cm³
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not available

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

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