Description

Cycloheptanecarboxylic Acid, 1-Fluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique structure, which incorporates a fluorine atom on a seven-membered carbocyclic ring, enabling precise modulation of molecular properties in target molecules. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key fluorinated synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly where the cycloheptane scaffold and fluorine substitution are desired for bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance compound efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Science: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials requiring specific fluorinated components.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and amide bond formations to introduce the fluorocycloheptyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Useful for creating fluorinated probes and tags for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cycloheptanecarboxylic Acid, 1-Fluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	377725-13-8
Molecular Formula	C8H13FO2
Molecular Weight	160.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluorocycloheptanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Fluoro-1-cycloheptanecarboxylic Acid; Fluorocycloheptanecarboxylic Acid; Cycloheptanecarboxylic acid, 1-fluoro-; 377725-13-8; 1-Fluorocycloheptane-1-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Cycloheptanecarboxylic Acid, 1-Fluoro- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended long-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.