Description

2-Heptyl Chloroformate is a versatile organic synthesis intermediate, specifically an alkyl chloroformate ester. This compound is valued for its role as an efficient reagent for introducing the heptyloxycarbonyl protecting group and for facilitating esterification and amidation reactions under mild conditions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the synthesis of active ingredients, fine chemicals, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for prodrug development and carbamate-based therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the heptyl chain imparts specific biological activity and lipophilicity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of polycarbonates, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers.
• Peptide & Protein Chemistry: Serves as a reagent for N-terminal protection of amino acids during solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Chemical Derivatization: Employed in analytical chemistry to derivative alcohols, phenols, and amines for gas chromatography (GC) or liquid chromatography (LC) analysis.
• Material Science: Used in surface modification and the creation of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Heptyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	290819-03-3
Molecular Formula	C8H15ClO2
Molecular Weight	178.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptyl Chloroformate; Chloroformic Acid Heptyl Ester; n-Heptyl Chloroformate; 1-Heptyl Chloroformate; Carbonic Acid Monochloride Heptyl Ester; Heptyloxycarbonyl Chloride; O-Heptyl Carbonochloridate; Carbonochloridic Acid Heptyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Heptyl Chloroformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.00 g/mL

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