Description

3-Methoxy-1-Heptene is a versatile, high-purity olefinic ether used as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal alkene and a methoxy group, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing carbon chains and introducing functional groups via reactions like hydroboration or epoxidation.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of novel ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-1-Heptene
CAS No.	14093-58-4
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Heptene, 3-methoxy-; 3-Methoxyhept-1-ene; Hept-1-en-3-yl methyl ether; 1-Hepten-3-ol, methyl ether; Methyl 1-hepten-3-yl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Methoxy-1-Heptene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure the material meets your specific research or production requirements. Our quality commitment ensures batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent leakage and evaporation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.