Description

Heptylmagnesium Bromide is a versatile organometallic reagent belonging to the Grignard family, widely used for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a powerful nucleophile, introducing the heptyl group into a variety of electrophilic substrates with high efficiency. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it serves as a key building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, fine chemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct heptyl-containing molecules for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Essential for manufacturing specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and liquid crystal materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as an initiator or chain-transfer agent in the production of tailored polymers and elastomers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Material Science: Used in surface modification and the creation of organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptylmagnesium Bromide
CAS No.	38557-07-2
Molecular Formula	C7H15BrMg
Molecular Weight	203.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium, bromoheptyl-; Heptylmagnesium bromide solution; 1-Heptylmagnesium bromide; Bromo(heptyl)magnesium; n-Heptylmagnesium bromide; Grignard reagent C7H15MgBr; HeptylMgBr
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Quality Control

Our Heptylmagnesium Bromide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including titration for concentration and GC analysis for purity and solvent content, to ensure consistency and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic nature, the reagent is typically supplied and stored as a solution in anhydrous diethyl ether or tetrahydrofuran. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as water, acids, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in THF or Ether)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Custom concentrations available)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 100 ppm

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