Description

Methyl 7-Iodoheptanoate is a valuable iodo-functionalized fatty acid ester, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its terminal iodine atom provides an excellent handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in the development of prostaglandin analogs and other bioactive molecules with long alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the iodo group enables the introduction of specific functional moieties.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and surface-modifying agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Negishi, Suzuki-Miyaura, and Stille couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for the elongation of carbon chains and the introduction of iodine labels or functional groups into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 7-Iodoheptanoate
CAS No.	38315-25-2
Molecular Formula	C8H15IO2
Molecular Weight	270.11 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Iodoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 7-Iodheptanoate; Heptanoic acid, 7-iodo-, methyl ester; Methyl ω-Iodoheptanoate; Methyl 7-Iodo-enanthate; 38315-25-2; Methyl ester of 7-iodoheptanoic acid
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Quality Control

Methyl 7-Iodoheptanoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be amber-colored or stored in a dark environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%

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