Description

Heptyltrityl Ether is a specialized organic ether compound, recognized for its utility as a versatile protecting group and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in providing selective protection for hydroxyl groups, enabling complex multi-step synthesis with high precision and yield. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where it facilitates the creation of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for protecting sensitive hydroxyl functionalities during complex reaction sequences.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring selective protection strategies.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial reagent for the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for methodological development and the construction of complex natural products or novel compounds.
• Peptide & Carbohydrate Chemistry: Facilitates the selective protection of hydroxyl groups in the synthesis of complex peptides, oligosaccharides, and glycoconjugates.
• Process Chemistry & Scale-up: Applied in the optimization and pilot-scale production of molecules where robust and removable protecting groups are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptyltrityl Ether
CAS No.	16519-22-5
Molecular Formula	C26H38O
Molecular Weight	366.58 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Heptoxy-1,1-diphenylmethane; Heptyl Diphenylmethyl Ether; Trityl Heptyl Ether; (Heptyloxy)triphenylmethane; Triphenylmethyl Heptyl Ether; Diphenylmethyl Heptyl Ether; Hpt-OTrt; Heptyl Trityl Ether
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Quality Control

Our Heptyltrityl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 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.