Methyl 6-chlorohexanoate CAS 14273-89-3
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 |
|---|---|
| EC No. | 238-165-8 |
| Linear Formula | Cl(CH2)5CO2CH3 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.63 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Melting Point | Not available (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 191.1 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.035 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Solubility | Soluble in common organic solvents (chloroform, dichloromethane, ethanol); slightly soluble in water |
| Storage Conditions | Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place |
| Chemical Structure | 25L/200L HDPE drum, moisture-protected |
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.
Flexible global supply: Established logistics networks maintain stable availability for research-scale, pilot, and commercial procurement needs worldwide.
SDS and COA support: Comprehensive product documentation including SDS and COA is provided upon request to streamline export and quality verification.
Packaging and technical service: Customized packaging in 25L/200L HDPE drum, moisture-protected is available alongside responsive technical assistance.
Packaging, Logistics & Compliance Capabilities
Aure Chemical provides flexible packaging solutions, compliant logistics arrangements, and controlled storage practices to support laboratory-scale, pilot-scale, and commercial-scale global supply.
Packaging Options
- 25 kg / 50 kg bags (fiber drum, aluminum bag, HDPE drum)
- 100 kg / 200 kg steel or HDPE drums
- 500 kg / 1000 kg IBC containers
- Bulk liquids in ISO tank containers
- Customized packaging upon request
Transportation Modes
- Sea freight (FCL / LCL)
- Air freight for selected products
- Road and rail transportation
- Dangerous & non-dangerous cargo handling
- Incoterms: EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP, DDP
Storage & Handling
- Dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouses
- Segregation by hazard class
- FIFO inventory management
- Temperature-controlled storage if required
- Regular inspection & labeling control
Documentation & Compliance
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)
- Packing List & Commercial Invoice
- IMDG / IATA / ADR compliant labeling
For packaging customization or logistics consultation, please contact us.

