Description

4-n-Heptyloxybenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and reactive organic intermediate belonging to the class of substituted benzoyl chlorides. Its molecular structure, featuring a heptyloxy side chain, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: A key precursor for the production of nematic and smectic liquid crystals used in display technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a vital building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and manufacturing of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic frameworks via esterification and amidation reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments for high-performance applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Heptyloxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	40782-54-5
Molecular Formula	C14H19ClO2
Molecular Weight	254.75 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Heptyloxybenzoyl chloride; p-Heptyloxybenzoyl chloride; 4-(Heptyloxy)benzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 4-heptyloxy-; Heptyloxybenzoyl chloride; 4-n-C7H15OC6H4COCl
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Heptyloxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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