Description

3-Iodoheptane is a valuable halogenated alkane building block, specifically a seven-carbon chain with an iodine atom at the terminal position. Its primary value lies in its role as an alkylating agent and a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, where the iodine moiety serves as an excellent leaving group. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, enabling the construction of more complex molecular architectures through cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules via coupling reactions like Suzuki or Negishi.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for introducing the heptyl group into target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and specialty polymers.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Acts as a substrate or reagent in the development and testing of new catalytic systems.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used for analytical method development, calibration, and quality control in chemical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodoheptane
CAS No.	31294-92-5
Molecular Formula	C7H15I
Molecular Weight	226.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptane, 3-iodo-; 1-Ethylpentyl iodide; 3-Iodo-heptane; Iodoheptane; NSC 9247; 3-Heptyliodide; (RS)-3-Iodoheptane
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Quality Control

Our 3-Iodoheptane is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.40 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.495
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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