Description

1-Hydroxycycloheptanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile seven-membered ring compound featuring both carboxylic acid and hydroxyl functional groups. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or precursor in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a building block for synthesizing polyesters, polyamides, and other polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for the design of new catalysts and chelating agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrances, flavors, and dyes.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxycycloheptanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	20920-03-0
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Cycloheptanol-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Hydroxycycloheptane-1-carboxylic Acid; Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid, 1-hydroxy-; Hydroxycycloheptanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxycycloheptanol; 1-HCCA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Hydroxycycloheptanecarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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