Ethyl 8-chlorooctanoate

Basic Information

CAS No.	105484-55-7
EC No.	Not available
Linear Formula	Cl(CH2)7CO2CH2CH3
Molecular Weight	206.71
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Melting Point	Not available
Boiling point	251.5 °C (lit.)
Density	0.991 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in common organic solvents (chloroform, ethyl acetate, ethanol)
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 8-chlorooctanoate serves as an effective building block for extended aliphatic chain modifications via 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 an eight-carbon chloro-functionalized octanoate 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 specifications are maintained through routine analytical verification to ensure batch-to-batch reliability for organic synthesis applications.

• Flexible global supply: International shipping arrangements support seamless delivery for research, pilot-scale, and commercial quantities worldwide.

• SDS and COA support: Standard product documentation including SDS and COA is readily available for international procurement and quality assurance.

• Packaging and technical service: Assistance with packaging selection in 25L/200L HDPE drum, moisture-protected, backed by responsive technical consultation.