1,8-Dichlorooctane

1,8-Dichlorooctane is a bifunctional alkyl halide employed as an organic intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. It serves as a selective alkylating agent for the introduction of octamethylene bridges through nucleophilic substitution in specialized molecular constructions.

Basic Information

CAS No.	2162-99-4
EC No.	218-490-1
Linear Formula	Cl(CH2)8Cl
Molecular Weight	183.12
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow liquid
Melting Point	-8 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	115-116 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.025 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in common organic solvents
Storage Conditions	Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: 1,8-Dichlorooctane functions as a reactive bifunctional alkylating agent for the introduction of octamethylene linkages in nucleophilic substitution reactions.

• Fine chemical intermediate: It is utilized in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and derivatives requiring octamethylene spacers within fine chemical manufacturing.

• Functional molecule construction: The compound enables precise assembly of functional molecules incorporating eight-carbon chain bridges.

• Laboratory research: 1,8-Dichlorooctane supports synthetic methodology studies and reaction development in research laboratories.

• Process development: It aids route optimization and pilot-scale synthesis for advanced organic intermediates.

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