Description

Ethyl 7-Bromoheptanoate is a versatile brominated ester intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functional group combination, featuring a reactive bromine atom and an ester moiety, which facilitates its use in carbon chain extension and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a seven-carbon chain with terminal functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate heptanoate-derived structures.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for monomers and mesogens used in advanced material science applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, alkylations, and as a precursor for preparing ω-functionalized carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Utilized in the controlled synthesis of specific ester compounds for specialty aroma chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling methodologies, such as Suzuki or Negishi reactions, for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 7-Bromoheptanoate
CAS No.	29823-18-5
Molecular Formula	C9H17BrO2
Molecular Weight	237.14 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromoheptanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 7-Bromoenanthate; Heptanoic acid, 7-bromo-, ethyl ester; 7-Bromo-heptanoic acid ethyl ester; NSC 163045; Ethyl ω-bromoheptanoate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 7-Bromoheptanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.4580 - 1.4620 @ 20°C
Density	1.20 - 1.25 g/mL @ 25°C

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