High-Purity Methyl 6-chlorohexanoate CAS 14273-89-3 from Aure Chemical: Stable Supply
Methyl 6-chlorohexanoate (CAS 14273-89-3) is a chloro-functionalized aliphatic ester widely employed as a building block in organic synthesis. The terminal chloro group enables efficient nucleophilic substitution while the methyl ester offers versatility for further hydrolysis or transesterification. Aure Chemical delivers consistent high-purity grades with complete documentation to meet the needs of pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturers.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 14273-89-3 |
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| EC No. | 238-165-8 |
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| Linear Formula | Cl(CH2)5CO2CH3 |
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| Molecular Weight | 164.63 |
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| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
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| Melting Point | Not available (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 191.1 °C (lit.) |
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| Density | 1.035 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
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| Solubility | Soluble in common organic solvents (chloroform, dichloromethane, ethanol); slightly soluble in water |
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| Storage Conditions | Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Key Applications
Organic synthesis intermediate: Serves as a versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution at the chloro terminus to construct extended alkyl chains in target molecules.
Fine chemical intermediate: Utilized in the preparation of specialty fine chemicals through controlled functionalization of the ester and halo groups.
Advanced intermediate: Functions as a key linker for incorporating methoxycarbonylpentyl moieties during assembly of complex organic frameworks.
Laboratory research: Applied in R&D settings for synthetic route exploration and reaction optimization involving halo-ester derivatives.
Process development: Supports scale-up studies, route scouting, and custom synthesis projects for downstream pharmaceutical and specialty materials.
Advantages of Sourcing from Aure Chemical
Consistent product quality: Routine quality control procedures ensure reliable purity levels and batch-to-batch uniformity tailored for fine chemical applications.
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