Description

4-n-Heptylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived organic acid featuring a linear heptyl chain attached to a benzoic acid core. This specific alkylbenzoic acid structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for the development of novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Liquid Crystal Material: Used as a core component or intermediate in the production of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electro-optical devices.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules and studying structure-activity relationships.
• Polymer Additive: Can be used to modify polymer properties or as a monomer in specialty polymer production.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand for metal complexes in catalysis and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Heptylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	38350-87-7
Molecular Formula	C14H20O2
Molecular Weight	220.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Heptylbenzoic Acid; p-Heptylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-heptyl-; 4-n-Heptylbenzenecarboxylic Acid; p-n-Heptylbenzoic Acid; 4-(Heptyl)benzoic Acid; Heptylbenzoic Acid; 38350-87-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-n-Heptylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high 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.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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