Description

1-Iodo-1-Cycloheptene is a valuable halogenated organic intermediate featuring a reactive vinyl iodide functional group. This compound matters for its role in facilitating key carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, enabling the synthesis of complex cyclic and polycyclic structures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in cross-coupling chemistry and targeted molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require functionalized cycloheptene scaffolds.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic routes to complex natural products and heterocycles.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of organometallic complexes and specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of high-value specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Iodo-1-Cycloheptene
CAS No.	49565-03-9
Molecular Formula	C7H11I
Molecular Weight	222.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclohepten-1-yl Iodide; Cyclohept-1-en-1-yl Iodide; 1-Cycloheptenyl Iodide; (Cyclohept-1-en-1-yl)iodane; Iodocycloheptene; Vinyl Iodide Cycloheptene Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-1-Cycloheptene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and decomposition. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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