Ethyl 6-chlorohexanoate

Basic Information

CAS No.	10140-96-2
EC No.	233-400-0
Linear Formula	Cl(CH2)5CO2CH2CH3
Molecular Weight	178.66
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Melting Point	Not available
Boiling point	212.1 °C (lit.)
Density	1.018 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Moderately soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether
Storage Conditions	Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture.
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate: Ethyl 6-chlorohexanoate serves as a practical building block for aliphatic chain elongation through nucleophilic substitution at the chloro position and ester group transformations.

• Fine chemical intermediate: It is utilized in the preparation of specialty fine chemicals that incorporate a six-carbon chloro-functionalized hexanoate unit.

• Pharmaceutical intermediate: The compound functions as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceutical molecules and related derivatives.

• Laboratory research: Researchers employ it in exploratory synthetic studies and methodology development in both academic and industrial laboratories.

• Process development: It facilitates route optimization and scale-up work in custom synthesis projects for complex organic targets.

• Consistent product quality: High purity levels are verified through standard testing protocols to guarantee batch consistency suitable for organic synthesis and fine chemical applications.

• Flexible global supply: Reliable international distribution networks support timely delivery across research, pilot, and production quantities for global customers.

• SDS and COA support: Comprehensive SDS and COA documentation is provided with each shipment to ensure regulatory compliance and full traceability.

• Packaging and technical service: Flexible packaging in 25L/200L HDPE drum, moisture-protected is available together with professional technical guidance tailored to customer needs.