Description

2-Bromoheptanoylchloride is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive acid chloride and bromoalkyl functionalities. This compound is crucial for the synthesis of complex molecules, enabling the introduction of the heptanoyl moiety with a bromine handle for further functionalization. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis and the development of novel materials.

Application

• Key intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.
• Building block for the preparation of functionalized ketones, esters, and amides via nucleophilic substitution or coupling reactions.
• Starting material in polymer chemistry for modifying polymer chains or creating novel monomers.
• Reagent for organic synthesis research in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Used in the synthesis of liquid crystals and other advanced organic materials.
• Precursor for generating labeled compounds for analytical or diagnostic purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoheptanoylchloride
CAS No.	50733-91-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12BrClO
Molecular Weight	227.53 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoheptanoyl Chloride; Heptanoyl chloride, 2-bromo-; α-Bromoheptanoyl chloride; 2-Bromoheptanoic acid chloride; 2-Bromo-enanthoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoheptanoylchloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary. Keep away from strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.