Description

7-Bromo-1-heptene is a versatile halogenated alkene building block, essential for introducing the heptenyl moiety into complex molecular frameworks. Its terminal alkene and bromine functionalities make it a critical intermediate for constructing longer carbon chains and heterocyclic systems via cross-coupling and addition reactions. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a linear C7 linker or terminal alkene handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate halogenated alkene structures.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in the creation of specialty polymers and functional materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Heck reactions, Grignard formations, and other cross-coupling reactions to construct complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Research: Investigated as an intermediate for developing novel performance additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-1-heptene
CAS No.	4117-09-3
Molecular Formula	C7H13Br
Molecular Weight	177.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Heptene, 7-bromo-; 7-Bromohept-1-ene; 1-Bromo-6-hexene; 6-Hexenyl bromide; (6-Bromohexyl)ethene; Bromoheptene; NSC 163046
EINECS	223-902-8

Quality Control

Our 7-Bromo-1-heptene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

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 acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.465 - 1.475
Density (g/mL at 25°C)	1.15 - 1.25

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