Description

1-Cycloheptene-1-Carboxylicacid,7-Oxo-(9Ci) is a specialized organic building block characterized by its fused cyclic structure containing both a carboxylic acid and a ketone functional group. This compound matters as a high-value synthetic intermediate, offering unique reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex carbocyclic or bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage its unique bicyclic scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals via reactions at the carboxylic acid and ketone moieties.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the creation of novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied to analytical laboratories for use as a high-purity standard in method development and quality control testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cycloheptene-1-Carboxylicacid,7-Oxo-(9Ci)
CAS No.	186494-94-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxo-1-cycloheptene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Cycloheptene-1-carboxylic acid, 7-oxo-; 7-Oxocyclohept-1-enecarboxylic acid; 7-Oxo-1-cycloheptenecarboxylic acid; 1-Carboxy-7-oxocyclohept-1-ene; 7-Oxo-1-cycloheptene carboxylic acid; 7-Oxocyclohept-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Cycloheptene-1-Carboxylicacid,7-Oxo-(9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 96.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.