Description

1,3-Dibromo-2-Heptanone is a versatile brominated ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key electrophilic intermediate for introducing functionalized alkyl chains and constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring bromoalkyl or ketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its reactive sites allow for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for constructing carbon-carbon bonds and introducing the 1,3-dibromo moiety in multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals and complex organic compounds.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Employed in the cyclization reactions to create various nitrogen- and oxygen-containing heterocycles, which are core structures in many bioactive molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymeric materials with specific functional properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and exploring new reaction pathways in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-2-Heptanone
CAS No.	1577-30-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12Br2O
Molecular Weight	271.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptanone, 1,3-dibromo-; 1,3-Dibromoheptan-2-one; α,γ-Dibromo-2-heptanone; 1,3-Dibromo-2-oxoheptane; NSC 5235; Dibromoheptanone
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-2-Heptanone is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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