Description

1,7-Dichloroheptan-4-One is a versatile chlorinated ketone intermediate with the CAS registry number 40624-07-5. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing molecular scaffolds and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive chloro and keto groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reactions, and reduction processes to create longer-chain diols or diamines.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for the synthesis of specific musk compounds and other aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,7-Dichloroheptan-4-One
CAS No.	40624-07-5
Molecular Formula	C7H12Cl2O
Molecular Weight	183.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Heptanone, 1,7-dichloro-; 1,7-Dichloro-4-heptanone; 4-Oxo-1,7-dichloroheptane; Heptane-1,7-dichloro-4-one; NSC 163045; 1,7-Dichloroheptan-4-one; α,ω-Dichloro-4-heptanone
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Quality Control

Our 1,7-Dichloroheptan-4-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production 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 storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture absorption.

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 (n20D)	1.4680 - 1.4720
Density (20°C)	1.18 - 1.22 g/mL

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