1-Chlorodecane
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- Category :
Intermediates/Pharmaceutical intermediates
- CAS NO : 1002-69-3
- EC NO : 213-691-0
- Molecular Formula : C10H21Cl
- Main Specifications : 99% min
- Synonyms : n-Decyl chloride;Alkyl chloride 1214 + 1012;decyl chloride;Decane, chloro-;Chlorodecane;Monochlorodecane;
Package: 25kg,50kg 200kg
Uses : as halogenated alkanes in alkylation reactions for the synthesis of surfactants, drugs, and other organic compounds
Molecular Structure:

Product description:
What is the chemical of 1-Chlorodecane ?
Appearance: Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid ;
Assay:99%min by GC ;
IR Identity: conform to standard ;
HNMR: conform to standard ;
carbon spectrum: conform to standard ;
Water by K. F.:0.5% max or as per the customer’s request ;
Loss on drying:0.5% max. or as per the customer’s request ;
boiling point: 223 °C;
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The main uses of 1-chlorodecane include:
Organic synthesis intermediates: used as halogenated alkanes in alkylation reactions for the synthesis of surfactants, drugs, and other organic compounds.
Solvent: Due to its non-polar properties, it is suitable as a solvent for organic reaction systems or biochemical experiments.
Biochemical research reagents: Some high-purity grade products (such as biochemical reagent grade) are used to prepare biochemical test solutions or synthetic processes
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The synthesis route of 1-chlorodecane (CAS: 1002-69-3) is mainly based on the direct chlorination of n-decane or the nucleophilic substitution reaction of decanol.
Direct chlorination method: Starting from n-decane, it undergoes a free radical substitution reaction with chlorine gas under light or heating conditions to produce 1-chlorodecane. This method has inexpensive and readily available raw materials, but has low selectivity and is prone to producing chlorinated by-products. It requires purification through distillation to improve product purity.
Nucleophilic substitution reaction: Using decanol as the raw material, it reacts with reagents such as thionyl chloride, phosphorus trichloride, or phosphorus pentachloride to replace the hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom. This route has mild reaction conditions, high selectivity, and fewer side reactions, making it suitable for preparing high-purity 1-chlorodecane, but the reagent cost is relatively high.
In industrial production, direct chlorination is more favored due to its economic viability, while laboratory synthesis may prioritize nucleophilic substitution to ensure product purity