Description

7-Oxooctanoic Acid is a versatile keto acid with the CAS registry number 14112-98-2, serving as a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific carbonyl and acid functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance & Flavor Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specific musk compounds and other aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyesters and polyamides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various carbon-carbon bond forming reactions and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in metabolic pathway studies and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxooctanoic Acid
CAS No.	14112-98-2
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxoocatanoic Acid; 7-Ketooctanoic Acid; 7-Oxo-n-octanoic Acid; 8-Oxoocatanoic Acid; 7-Oxocaprylic Acid; 1,7-Heptanedicarboxylic Acid, 7-oxo-; ω-Oxopelargonic Acid
EINECS	237-970-4

Quality Control

Our 7-Oxooctanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

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

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%

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