Description

2-Heptynoic Acid is a versatile alkyne-containing carboxylic acid, serving as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal alkyne and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring alkyne functional groups for click chemistry or as structural motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and resins with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for constructing carbon chains, heterocycles, and complex organic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Heptynoic Acid
CAS No.	1483-67-6
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2
Molecular Weight	126.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Hept-2-ynoic acid; 2-Heptynoic acid; Hept-2-yn-1-oic acid; 2-Heptyn-1-oic acid; Pentylpropiolic acid; 1-Hexyne-1-carboxylic acid; 2-Heptynic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Heptynoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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