Its reactive chlorine atoms make it a valuable building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and advanced materials, not for direct human consumption. Methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate is used mainly as a key intermediate in synthesizing alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), a vital antioxidant, by providing the necessary chlorinated backbone for forming ALA’s dithiolane ring, and serves as an analytical reference standard for quality control in pharmaceutical production.
Methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate
| API Name | Alpha lipoic acid |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 58536-19-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H16Cl2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 227.12 g/mol |
| Synonyms | methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate |
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Its reactive chlorine atoms make it a valuable building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and advanced materials, not for direct human consumption. Methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate is used mainly as a key intermediate in synthesizing alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), a vital antioxidant, by providing the necessary chlorinated backbone for forming ALA's dithiolane ring, and serves as an analytical reference standard for quality control in pharmaceutical production.
The CAS number of Methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate is 58536-19-9.
The molecular formula of Methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate is C9H16Cl2O2.
The listed molecular weight of Methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate is 227.12 g/mol.
Methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Alpha lipoic acid.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for Methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate is methyl 6,8-dichlorooctanoate.