Description

tert-Butyl 7-Bromoheptanoate is a valuable bifunctional organic intermediate featuring both a bromoalkyl chain and a protected carboxylic acid group. This compound matters for its versatility in synthetic organic chemistry, enabling controlled chain extension and subsequent deprotection for the introduction of carboxylic acid functionalities. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complex molecules, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents requiring specific alkyl chain architectures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a precursor for introducing the 7-carbon heptanoic acid moiety into target molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemical Precursor: Used in the synthesis of advanced materials for display and electronic applications.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Negishi couplings, for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	tert-Butyl 7-Bromoheptanoate
CAS No.	51100-47-1
Molecular Formula	C11H21BrO2
Molecular Weight	265.19 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromoheptanoic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 7-bromoheptanoate; 1-Bromo-7-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)heptane; Heptanoic acid, 7-bromo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 7-Bromoheptanoic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 2-Methyl-2-propyl 7-bromoheptanoate
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 7-Bromoheptanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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 acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	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.