Description

Ethyl 7-Chloro-7-Formylheptanoate is a high-purity organic ester building block featuring both a reactive chloro and formyl functional group on the same carbon atom. This bifunctional nature makes it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel compounds and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting complex ester and lactone structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites to create unique molecular scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, including fragrances, flavors, and advanced polymer modifiers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for methodology development and creating libraries of compounds for screening.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 7-Chloro-7-Formylheptanoate
CAS No.	14113-02-1
Molecular Formula	C10H17ClO3
Molecular Weight	220.69 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloro-7-formylheptanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 7-Chloro-7-oxoheptanoate (tautomer); Heptanoic acid, 7-chloro-7-formyl-, ethyl ester; 7-Chloro-7-formyl-heptansäure-ethylester; 14113-02-1; Ethyl 7-chloro-7-formyl-heptanoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 7-Chloro-7-Formylheptanoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure consistent purity and identity, critical for reproducible research and scale-up processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments.

Storage

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

Specification

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