Description

Azepan-4-One is a versatile seven-membered cyclic ketone, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique ring structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial scaffold for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of high-performance polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and functional pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azepan-4-One
CAS No.	105416-56-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO
Molecular Weight	113.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Azepanone; Hexahydro-2H-azepin-4-one; 4-Oxoazepane; Perhydroazepin-4-one; 1-Azacycloheptan-4-one; Azepan-4-one; 4-Ketoazepane; 4-Azacycloheptanone
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Quality Control

Our Azepan-4-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for advanced intermediates.

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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.