Description

1-(Dimethylamino)Heptane is a versatile tertiary amine compound characterized by its long alkyl chain and dimethylamino functional group. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity and solubility properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring a strong, non-nucleophilic base or a building block for more complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a lipophilic amine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst and Ligand Component: Employed in the preparation of catalysts and ligands for various organic transformations and polymerization processes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an effective component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.
• Organic Solvent and Base: Functions as a strong, non-nucleophilic base in deprotonation reactions and as a polar aprotic solvent in specialized organic synthesis.
• Surfactant and Quaternary Ammonium Salt Precursor: Used to synthesize cationic surfactants and quaternary ammonium compounds for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Dimethylamino)Heptane
CAS No.	5277-11-2
Molecular Formula	C9H21N
Molecular Weight	143.27 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethylheptylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-1-heptanamine; Heptyl(dimethyl)amine; 1-Heptanamine, N,N-dimethyl-; Dimethylheptylamine; N-Dimethylheptylamine; N-Heptyldimethylamine
EINECS	226-092-8

Quality Control

Our 1-(Dimethylamino)Heptane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications.

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 oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	0.770 - 0.790 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.425

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