Methyl 6-chloro-6-oxohexanoate (CAS No: 35444-44-1) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Alpha lipoic acid. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Hexanoic acid, 6-chloro-6-oxo-, methyl ester; Methyl adipoyl chloride
CAS No: 35444-44-1
PubChem CID: 520737
Mol Formula: C7H11ClO3
Mol Weight: 178.61 g/mol
Used in API: Alpha lipoic acid
IUPAC Name: methyl 6-chloro-6-oxohexanoate
API Intermediate Description: Methyl 6‑chloro‑6‑oxohexanoate is an important pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of α‑lipoic acid. Its reactive chloro and keto functionalities allow the introduction of sulfur atoms and subsequent cyclization to form the characteristic 1,2‑dithiolane ring of α‑lipoic acid, which is then hydrolyzed and oxidized to produce the final active pharmaceutical ingredient.
