Halogenated Esters & Acid Chlorides Supplier | Aure Chemical
Aure Chemical supports B2B sourcing of halogenated esters and acid chlorides as part of our structured range of organic intermediates. These specialty chemicals serve as versatile building blocks in organic synthesis, supporting pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, agrochemical intermediate synthesis, fine chemical production, surfactant intermediates, and functional materials development.
Halogenated esters, including chloro esters and bromo esters, combine the reactivity of a halogenated alkyl chain with the stability and functionality of an ester group. Acid chlorides, particularly fatty acid chlorides such as palmitoyl chloride, stearoyl chloride, and oleoyl chloride, offer high reactivity for acylation-related specialty synthesis applications. As a professional B2B supplier and sourcing partner, Aure Chemical works with qualified production partners to support customer evaluation of these halogenated intermediates according to agreed specifications.
This application page forms part of our broader Halogenated Intermediates and Halide Derivatives product group. We support B2B sourcing with documentation coordination and export communication for qualified buyers.
What Are Halogenated Esters and Acid Chlorides?
Halogenated esters are organic intermediates that feature both an ester functional group and a halogen atom, usually chlorine or bromine, attached to an alkyl chain. Common examples include chloro esters such as Methyl 6-chlorohexanoate and Ethyl 6-chlorohexanoate, as well as bromo esters like Ethyl 5-bromovalerate and Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate. These molecules are valued for their dual functionality, allowing selective chain extension, functional group transformation, or further derivatization in controlled synthesis environments.
Acid chlorides are highly reactive carbonyl compounds widely evaluated as acylation intermediates. This category includes short-chain acid chlorides such as 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride and longer-chain fatty acid chlorides including Palmitoyl chloride, Stearoyl chloride, Oleoyl chloride, and branched variants such as Isopalmitic chloride. Their reactivity makes them suitable for introducing acyl groups in specialty organic synthesis and functional chemical applications.
Both product families are included in Aure Chemical’s halogenated intermediates portfolio. We focus on providing materials for customer evaluation according to agreed specifications, subject to availability and project evaluation.
Product Range
| Product | CAS No. | Product Type | Typical Application Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl 6-chlorohexanoate | 14273-89-3 | Chloro ester | Chloro ester intermediates for specialty organic synthesis |
| Ethyl 6-chlorohexanoate | 10140-96-2 | Chloro ester | Chloro ester intermediates for specialty organic synthesis |
| Ethyl 7-chloroheptanoate | 26040-65-3 | Chloro ester | Chloro ester intermediates for specialty organic synthesis |
| Ethyl 8-chlorooctanoate | 105484-55-7 | Chloro ester | Chloro ester intermediates for specialty organic synthesis |
| Ethyl 5-bromovalerate | 14660-52-7 | Bromo ester | Bromo ester intermediates for pharmaceutical and fine chemical intermediate synthesis |
| Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate | 25542-62-5 | Bromo ester | Bromo ester intermediates for pharmaceutical and fine chemical intermediate synthesis |
| Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate | 29823-18-5 | Bromo ester | Bromo ester intermediates for pharmaceutical and fine chemical intermediate synthesis |
| 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride | 4635-59-0 | Acid chloride | Acid chloride intermediate for acylation-related specialty synthesis |
| Palmitoyl chloride | 112-67-4 | Fatty acid chloride | Fatty acid chloride for surfactant, additive and functional chemical intermediates |
| Stearoyl chloride | 112-76-5 | Fatty acid chloride | Fatty acid chloride for surfactant, additive and functional chemical intermediates |
| Oleoyl chloride | 112-77-6 | Fatty acid chloride | Fatty acid chloride for surfactant, additive and functional chemical intermediates |
| Isopalmitic chloride | 74918-57-3 | Branched fatty acid chloride | Branched fatty acid chloride for specialty synthesis and functional intermediate applications |
Chloro Ester Intermediates
Chloro esters represent an important subgroup within halogenated esters. Products such as Methyl 6-chlorohexanoate, Ethyl 6-chlorohexanoate, Ethyl 7-chloroheptanoate, and Ethyl 8-chlorooctanoate are frequently evaluated in specialty organic synthesis projects.
These chloro ester intermediates provide a stable ester functionality combined with a terminal chlorine atom, supporting controlled chain-extension reactions and functional group transformations. Procurement managers often request these materials when developing intermediates for fine chemical or materials science applications. Aure Chemical supports sourcing of these chloro esters subject to availability and project evaluation, with COA, SDS, and specification documents provided where available.
Bromo Ester Intermediates
Bromo esters are often selected when higher leaving-group reactivity is required compared with certain chloro analogues. Key products in this category include Ethyl 5-bromovalerate, Ethyl 6-bromohexanoate, and Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate.
These bromo ester intermediates may be considered for pharmaceutical and fine chemical intermediate synthesis projects, as well as agrochemical intermediate development, depending on the customer’s specific process requirements and regulatory evaluation. Their reactivity profile makes them suitable candidates for targeted alkylation or substitution steps in complex multi-step syntheses.
Acid Chlorides and Fatty Acid Chlorides
Acid chlorides serve as powerful acylation intermediates in specialty synthesis. 4-Chlorobutyryl chloride is a short-chain example that combines an acid chloride group with a terminal chlorine atom, offering dual reactivity for certain synthetic routes.
Fatty acid chlorides such as Palmitoyl chloride, Stearoyl chloride, Oleoyl chloride, and the branched Isopalmitic chloride are widely evaluated for surfactant, additive, and functional chemical intermediate applications. These long-chain acid chlorides are particularly useful in projects requiring the introduction of hydrophobic acyl groups.
Final suitability for any specific application depends on customer specifications and regulatory evaluation.
Typical Applications in Specialty Synthesis
Halogenated esters and acid chlorides are used across multiple sectors as intermediates. Typical application directions include:
Pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, subject to customer process route, purity requirements, and regulatory evaluation
Agrochemical intermediate synthesis
Specialty organic synthesis
Fine chemical production
Surfactant intermediate synthesis
Functional additive intermediates
Material and polymer-related intermediates
Project-based sourcing and custom procurement for industrial R&D
These products may be used as intermediates depending on the customer’s process route, purity requirements, and regulatory evaluation.
How to Select a Suitable Halogenated Ester or Acid Chloride
International procurement teams and R&D sourcing specialists should consider the following factors when selecting halogenated esters or acid chlorides:
Confirm the exact CAS number and product name to ensure the correct halogenated ester or acid chloride is specified
Verify required purity, assay, and key impurity limits according to your process needs
Determine whether a chloro ester, bromo ester, or acid chloride functionality best matches the required reactivity profile
Assess any moisture sensitivity or handling considerations for acid chlorides
Define target quantity and anticipated annual demand
Specify destination country and port of entry
Indicate preferred packing options
Confirm whether dangerous goods classification or special export documentation will apply
Aure Chemical supports clear communication on these points to facilitate accurate quotations and efficient supply chain coordination.
Documentation, Packing and Export Support
Aure Chemical can provide available documentation such as COA, SDS, and specification sheets for customer evaluation. Commercial documents including commercial invoice, packing list, and standard export paperwork are prepared as part of our export coordination service.
Packing and shipping options depend on product properties, quantity, and destination. Sample requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis depending on the specific product, quantity, destination, and regulatory feasibility. Batch availability, lead time, final specification, packing, and shipping method should be confirmed according to the product, order quantity, and destination country.
As a B2B sourcing partner, we focus on supporting international buyers with documentation coordination and clear export communication.
Related Halogenated Intermediate Categories
Aure Chemical offers a structured portfolio of halogenated intermediates and halide derivatives. Explore these related application pages for additional sourcing options:
Halogenated Intermediates and Halide Derivatives Supplier for Organic Synthesis – our central pillar page covering the full halide derivatives product group
Alkyl Chlorides and Dichloroalkanes for Organic Synthesis – straight-chain and dichloroalkane intermediates for alkylation and substitution chemistry
Chloroalkyl Ethers and PEG Chlorides for Pharmaceutical Intermediates – ether-linked chloro intermediates used in specialized synthesis
Bromoalkanes and Dibromoalkanes for Alkylation and Intermediate Synthesis – brominated alkyl compounds offering higher reactivity in selected projects
Bromoalkyl Ethers and Phenoxy Bromides for API Intermediate Synthesis – brominated ether and phenoxy intermediates for complex molecule construction
These categories complement the halogenated esters and acid chlorides range and allow customers to evaluate multiple related intermediates through Aure Chemical’s sourcing network.
Contact Aure Chemical
For B2B inquiries regarding halogenated esters, acid chlorides, or any other products within our halogenated intermediates and halide derivatives supplier portfolio, please provide the following information:
Product name and CAS number
Target purity or detailed specification
Required quantity and annual demand forecast
Destination country and port of entry
Packing preference, where applicable
Application direction or process overview, optional but helpful for accurate evaluation
Please contact Aure Chemical with your required CAS number, specification, quantity and destination. Our team will review availability, documentation options and export feasibility, and provide a suitable B2B quotation where possible. Final availability, specification, packing and lead time will be confirmed case by case.

