Description

Tetraethyl Heptane-1,7-Diylbis(Phosphonate) is a high-purity organophosphorus compound, specifically a tetraethyl ester of a heptane-1,7-diyl bisphosphonic acid. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and ligand in advanced synthesis and material science applications. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of bisphosphonate drugs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting bone metabolism.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor for creating novel herbicides, plant growth regulators, and fungicides with enhanced activity.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a chelating ligand for metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other transition metal-catalyzed organic reactions.
• Flame Retardant Synthon: Intermediate for manufacturing phosphorus-based flame retardants used in plastics and textiles.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface modification of materials and the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or hybrid polymers.
• Coordination Chemistry Research: Valuable reagent for studying complex formation with various metal ions in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethyl Heptane-1,7-Diylbis(Phosphonate)
CAS No.	5943-17-9
Molecular Formula	C15H34O6P2
Molecular Weight	372.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1,7-Heptanediylbisphosphonic Acid Tetraethyl Ester; Tetraethyl 1,7-Heptanediylbisphosphonate; Heptane-1,7-diylbis(phosphonic Acid) Tetraethyl Ester; Tetraethyl Heptane-1,7-diyl Diphosphonate; Phosphonic Acid, P,P'-(1,7-heptanediyl) P,P,P',P'-Tetraethyl Ester; NSC 163044
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Quality Control

Our Tetraethyl Heptane-1,7-Diylbis(Phosphonate) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen is recommended to maintain product integrity.

Specification

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