Description

1-Benzylcycloheptan-1-Ol is a specialized organic alcohol compound featuring a cycloheptane ring substituted with a benzyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for creating novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex alicyclic architectures.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block for constructing specialty chemicals, including ligands, catalysts, and advanced materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel crop protection agents and plant growth regulators where its lipophilic character is beneficial.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, such as exploring new cyclization or functionalization reactions.
• Fragrance & Flavor Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of complex fragrance molecules due to its alcohol functionality and aromatic-bicyclic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzylcycloheptan-1-Ol
CAS No.	4006-73-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	204.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Benzylcycloheptanol; α-Benzylcycloheptanemethanol; (1-Hydroxycycloheptyl)phenylmethane; 1-Benzyl-1-cycloheptanol; Cycloheptanol, 1-(phenylmethyl)-; 1-Hydroxy-1-benzylcycloheptane; Benzylcycloheptanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-Benzylcycloheptan-1-Ol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality and regulatory documentation.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.