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China and Germany are the leading exporters of octanoyl chloride, accounting for the largest shares of global shipments, while the United States, India, and South Korea represent the top importing countries. Octanoyl chloride prices have remained relatively stable amid consistent demand from pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates sectors. Export volumes from China increased modestly in 2023–2024, while German exports held steady, and U.S. imports rose by approximately 7% year-on-year, reflecting sustained industrial uptake.
Octanoyl chloride is a colorless to pale yellow, fuming liquid with a pungent, acrid odor and high volatility. It is an aliphatic acyl chloride, classified as a reactive organic intermediate. Industrially, it serves primarily as an acylating agent in the synthesis of esters, amides, and ketones, particularly for introducing the octanoyl (C₇H₁₅CO–) group. Its main applications are in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty surfactants, as well as in the synthesis of plasticizers and lubricant additives. It is commonly employed in fine chemical manufacturing where controlled acylation is required.
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This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Octanoyl Chloride and Octanoyl Chloride SDS information.
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