Description

Diethyl 2-Oxoheptane-1,7-Dicarboxylate is a versatile diester and keto-dicarboxylate compound, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, which allows for selective reactions at the ketone and ester groups, enabling the construction of complex molecules. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a specific carbon chain length and functional group array.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its keto-diester structure is incorporated into the final active molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a precursor for various condensation reactions, including Claisen and Knoevenagel condensations, to form more complex cyclic or chain-extended compounds.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specific lactones and musk-like compounds used in perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polyesters and other functional polymers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 2-Oxoheptane-1,7-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	42212-75-9
Molecular Formula	C13H22O5
Molecular Weight	258.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 2-oxopimelate; 1,7-Diethyl 2-oxoheptanedioate; 2-Oxopimelic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl Oxopimelate; Ethyl 2-Oxoheptanedioate; Heptanedioic acid, 2-oxo-, 1,7-diethyl ester; Keto-pimelic acid diethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl 2-Oxoheptane-1,7-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, identity (IR), and impurity profile is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research or production requirements.

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 acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.