6-Chlorohexanoic Acid is used as the starting material in the synthesis of 2,6-Dichloro-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)hexanamide (D434225); an impurity of the local anesthetic Levobupivacaine (B689546). 6-Chlorohexanoic Acid is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of novel types of polyester glycodendrimers as potential inhibitors of urinary tract infections. Molecular Formula: C6H11ClO2 Solubility: Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) Molecular Weight: 150.6