Description

7-Bromoheptanonitrile98% is a versatile brominated aliphatic nitrile intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a reactive bromine atom and a nitrile group separated by a seven-carbon chain, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring functionalized alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate nitrile and halogen functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal monomers.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine and cyano groups into polymer backbones to alter physical properties like flame retardancy and solubility.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution, cyanoalkylation, and cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to extend carbon chains.
• Chemical Research & Development: A critical reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromoheptanonitrile98%
CAS No.	20968-27-9
Molecular Formula	C7H12BrN
Molecular Weight	190.08 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromoheptanenitrile; 1-Bromo-6-cyanohexane; 6-Cyanohexyl bromide; Heptanenitrile, 7-bromo-; 7-Bromoheptanonitrile; 20968-27-9; Bromoheptanonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 7-Bromoheptanonitrile98% is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the specified purity of 98% (minimum) and consistent impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and assay results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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