Description

3-Heptyn-1-ol is a terminal alkyne alcohol with a seven-carbon chain, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl group and a terminal alkyne, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules through reactions like Sonogashira coupling and click chemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating molecular scaffolds with specific bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyne functionalities.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Sonogashira coupling, Huisgen cycloaddition (click chemistry), and other catalytic reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel ligands for metal catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals with unsaturated character.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Heptyn-1-ol
CAS No.	14916-79-1
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Heptyn-1-ol; 1-Heptyn-3-ol; 3-Heptynol; Hept-3-yn-1-ol; 3-Heptyn-1-ol (primary synonym); Ethylbutylacetylene alcohol; 1-Hydroxy-3-heptyne
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Quality Control

Our 3-Heptyn-1-ol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up 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 when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

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