Description

1-Hepten-2-Ol (9Ci) is a versatile seven-carbon unsaturated alcohol with a terminal double bond, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an alkene and a hydroxyl group, makes it a critical precursor for the production of fine chemicals, flavors, and fragrances. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific chiral centers or functional groups into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral drugs, leveraging its alcohol functionality for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific aroma compounds and synthetic flavors due to its carbon chain length and functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions including hydroformylation, oxidation, and esterification to produce more complex organic molecules.
• Polymer & Material Science: Can be used as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hepten-2-Ol (9Ci)
CAS No.	117186-38-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14O
Molecular Weight	114.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hepten-2-ol; 2-Hepten-1-ol (isomeric mixture reference); Hept-1-en-2-ol; 1-Heptene-2-ol; Vinylpentyl alcohol; (9CI) designation reference; Unsaturated C7 alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 1-Hepten-2-Ol (9Ci) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and industry best practices.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and prolong shelf life. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.830 - 0.850
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.