1-Chlorooctadecane CAS 3386-33-2

Aure Chemical Delivers Reliable 1-Chlorooctadecane (CAS 3386-33-2) at Consistent Quality

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.

Aure Chemical supplies this specialty reagent with controlled specifications designed for laboratory research, process development, and custom organic synthesis requirements.

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.

Advantages of Sourcing from Aure Chemical

• Consistent product quality: Aure Chemical maintains high purity specifications and batch-to-batch consistency through routine quality control tailored to organic synthesis intermediate use.

• Flexible global supply: Aure Chemical provides supply support for laboratory scale, pilot scale and bulk procurement via stable international logistics and flexible shipping arrangements worldwide.

• SDS and COA support: SDS, COA and supporting product documentation are available upon request to facilitate sourcing, export compliance and quality review.

• Packaging and technical service: Flexible packaging options including 25L/200L HDPE drum, moisture-protected are offered alongside professional technical communication and responsive service.