Description

4-(n-Heptyloxy)Butan-1-Ol is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound belonging to the class of alkoxylated alcohols. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its unique combination of a hydrophobic heptyl chain and a hydrophilic terminal hydroxyl group. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesis and formulation applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where lipophilicity modulation is required.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Acts as a co-solvent or penetration enhancer in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve efficacy and stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a chain extender or plasticizer additive in polyurethane and epoxy resin systems to tailor flexibility and compatibility.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Synthesis: A key raw material for producing non-ionic surfactants with specific hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) values.
• Lubricant Additive: Employed as a friction modifier or viscosity index improver in synthetic lubricants and functional fluids.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Used as a building block in organic synthesis and material science research for novel compound development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(n-Heptyloxy)Butan-1-Ol
CAS No.	318256-94-9
Molecular Formula	C11H24O2
Molecular Weight	188.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Heptyloxy)butan-1-ol; 1-Butanol, 4-(heptyloxy)-; 4-Heptyloxy-1-butanol; Heptyloxybutanol; n-Heptyloxybutanol; 4-n-Heptyloxybutanol; 4-(n-C7H15O)C4H8OH; Butyl Cellosolve Heptyl Ether (analogous series name)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(n-Heptyloxy)Butan-1-Ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and purity. Our standard specifications are designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL

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