Description

Cycloheptanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile seven-membered ring carboxylic acid, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique cyclic structure makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, offering distinct steric and electronic properties compared to smaller or larger ring analogs. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require high-purity intermediates for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring specific ring-conformation properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its cycloheptane core contributes to biological activity and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts, enabling novel asymmetric synthesis routes.
• Polymer Science: Employed in the creation of specialty monomers for producing polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties, such as polyamides or polyesters.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing macrocyclic musk compounds and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional materials that benefit from its specific molecular geometry.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including ring-expansion reactions and the study of medium-ring chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Cycloheptanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1460-16-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid; Cycloheptane-1-carboxylic acid; Heptamethylene-1-carboxylic acid; Carboxycycloheptane; NSC 66427; Suberic acid monomethyl ester (related structure); Cycloheptylcarboxylic acid; Cycloheptylformic acid
EINECS	215-958-5

Quality Control

Our Cycloheptanecarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, verifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for advanced chemical intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, consult the specific material safety data sheet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.