1-Chlorotetradecane
- CAS No.2425-54-9
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High purity 1-Chlorotetradecane serves as a versatile intermediate for pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis, offering excellent stability and reactivity for industrial applications.
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Product Overview
1-Chlorotetradecane, also known as Tetradecyl Chloride or Myristyl Chloride, is a premium long-chain alkyl halide essential for advanced organic synthesis. As a critical building block in the chemical industry, this compound features a fourteen-carbon chain substituted with a chlorine atom at the primary position. Our manufacturing process ensures exceptional purity levels, making it an ideal choice for researchers and industrial manufacturers requiring consistent performance in complex reaction pathways.
This colorless transparent liquid exhibits stable physical properties under standard conditions, facilitating safe handling and storage in professional laboratory and production environments. The compound's structural integrity allows it to serve as a reliable alkylating agent in the production of surfactants, pharmaceuticals, and specialized organic derivatives.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 2425-54-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H29Cl |
| Molecular Weight | 232.833 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Water Content | ≤0.10% |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 292.9±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | -3 °C |
| Flash Point | 122.5±2.8 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.442 |
Industrial Applications
The versatility of 1-Chlorotetradecane makes it indispensable across multiple sectors of the chemical industry. Its primary function lies in serving as a key intermediate for the synthesis of higher-value compounds. Key application areas include:
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of various active pharmaceutical ingredients requiring long-chain alkyl groups.
- Surfactant Production: Essential for manufacturing cationic and nonionic surfactants used in industrial cleaning and personal care formulations.
- Organic Chemistry: Acts as a robust alkylating agent for introducing tetradecyl chains into complex molecular structures.
- Chemical Research: Provides a reliable standard for studying nucleophilic substitution reactions involving primary alkyl halides.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
We adhere to strict quality control protocols to ensure every batch meets international standards. Each production lot undergoes rigorous testing via gas chromatography to verify assay purity and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee transparency and compliance.
Standard packaging consists of 25kg drums, designed to maintain product integrity during transit. Custom packaging solutions are available upon request to suit specific logistical requirements. Proper storage involves keeping containers tightly closed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Our global supply chain ensures timely delivery to support your manufacturing schedules without interruption.
