Description

3-Hydroxyheptanoic Acid is a versatile seven-carbon hydroxy fatty acid with a terminal carboxylic acid group. This bifunctional molecule is valued for its role as a chiral building block in the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries seeking to introduce specific stereochemistry and functional groups into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting metabolic and neurological disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Monomer for producing biodegradable polyesters, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and liquid crystals where specific chain length and functionality are required.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis related to fatty acid oxidation.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Potential intermediate for synthesizing emollients and skin-conditioning agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxyheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	17587-29-0
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxyenanthic Acid; β-Hydroxyheptanoic Acid; Heptanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxyheptanoate; (±)-3-Hydroxyheptanoic acid; DL-3-Hydroxyheptanoic Acid; 3-Hydroxy-n-heptanoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxyheptanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (if applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your R&D and production needs.

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). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify required (Racemic or Enantiopure)
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.