Description

7-Bromoheptanoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring both a carboxylic acid and a terminal bromoalkyl group. This molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of longer-chain compounds and functional materials through nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecules and modifying material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating long-chain fatty acid derivatives and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific alkyl chain lengths for bioactivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain extender for producing polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A useful precursor for introducing a seven-carbon chain with a terminal functional handle in complex molecule construction.
• Cross-linking Agent: Can be used to create cross-linked networks in resins and coatings due to its bifunctional reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromoheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	30515-28-7
Molecular Formula	C7H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	209.08 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromoheptanoic Acid; Heptanoic acid, 7-bromo-; 7-Bromo-n-heptanoic acid; ω-Bromoheptanoic acid; 6-Carboxyhexyl bromide; 7-Bromo-1-heptanoic acid; Bromoheptanoic acid; NSC 163045
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Quality Control

Our 7-Bromoheptanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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