Description

(+/-)-2-Phenylcycloheptanone CAS NO 14996-78-2 is a versatile chiral ketone building block characterized by its seven-membered cycloheptanone ring substituted with a phenyl group. This compound matters for its utility as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Industries that require advanced chiral synthesis, such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and academic research, need this high-purity intermediate to create novel compounds with specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Serves as a standard substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial labs studying new asymmetric hydrogenation and carbon-carbon bond formation reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials where the cycloheptanone scaffold is required.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for polymers and liquid crystals due to its rigid yet flexible bicyclic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-2-Phenylcycloheptanone
CAS No.	14996-78-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	188.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylcycloheptanone; (±)-2-Phenylcycloheptanone; DL-2-Phenylcycloheptanone; 2-Phenylsuberone; 2-Phenylheptanone-7; Cycloheptanone, 2-phenyl-; 2-Phenylcycloheptan-1-one; 2-Phenyl-1-cycloheptanone
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Quality Control

Our (+/-)-2-Phenylcycloheptanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.