Description

Cycloheptanecarbonyl Chloride, 1-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized organic acid chloride derivative of cycloheptane, identified by CAS NO 35664-99-4. This compound serves as a versatile and reactive chemical building block for introducing the 1-methylcycloheptanecarbonyl moiety into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development teams for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for creating amide or ester derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticide and herbicide intermediates requiring the bulky cycloheptane backbone.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialized polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules and as a substrate in catalytic studies.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing macrocyclic musk analogs or other specialty aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cycloheptanecarbonyl Chloride, 1-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	35664-99-4
Molecular Formula	C9H15ClO
Molecular Weight	174.67 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylcycloheptanecarbonyl chloride; 1-Methylcycloheptanoyl chloride; 1-Methylcycloheptanecarboxylic acid chloride; 1-Methylcycloheptanecarboxyl chloride; 1-Methylcycloheptanecarboxylic acid, chloride; Cycloheptanecarbonyl chloride, 1-methyl-; 1-Methylcycloheptane-1-carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of Cycloheptanecarbonyl Chloride, 1-Methyl- adheres to stringent internal quality protocols. Every batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with key parameters verified by modern analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.