1-Chlorooctadecane

1-Chlorooctadecane is a long-chain alkyl halide employed as an organic intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. It functions as an effective alkylating agent for the introduction of the octadecyl chain through nucleophilic substitution in complex molecular frameworks.

Basic Information

CAS No.	3386-33-2
EC No.	222-207-7
Linear Formula	CH3(CH2)16CH2Cl
Molecular Weight	288.94
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Melting Point	20-24 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	356 °C (lit.)
Density	0.849 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-Chlorooctadecane acts as a reactive alkylating agent for the introduction of the octadecyl group in nucleophilic substitution reactions.

• Fine chemical intermediate: It is utilized in the synthesis of long-chain specialty chemicals and derivatives for fine chemical manufacturing.

• Functional molecule construction: The compound enables precise assembly of molecules incorporating the C18 chain into target organic frameworks.

• Laboratory research: 1-Chlorooctadecane 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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