Description

7-Bromo-1-Heptanol Acetate is a versatile brominated ester compound, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected hydroxyl group and a reactive bromine handle, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for applications requiring controlled chain extension and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring specific alkyl chain lengths with terminal functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromoacetate moiety introduces specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of advanced electronic materials for displays and lighting.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce bromine or ester functionalities into polymer chains, altering properties like flame retardancy or solubility.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) and for the preparation of longer-chain homologues via carbon-carbon bond forming reactions.
• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific ester compounds for specialty fragrance and flavor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-1-Heptanol Acetate
CAS No.	21727-91-3
Molecular Formula	C9H17BrO2
Molecular Weight	237.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetoxy-7-bromoheptane; 7-Bromoheptyl acetate; Heptyl-7-bromo acetate; Bromoheptyl acetate; 7-Bromo-1-heptyl acetate; ω-Bromoheptyl acetate; (7-Bromoheptyl) ethanoate; Acetic acid 7-bromoheptyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 7-Bromo-1-Heptanol Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.25 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	~1.460

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