Description

1-Iodo-7-Phenylheptane is a high-purity, specialty organic intermediate featuring a linear heptyl chain terminated by a phenyl group and an iodine atom. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and advanced material science. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for constructing novel compounds and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those requiring lipophilic side chains or specific halogenated motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for developing novel mesogens and organic semiconductors due to its phenyl and alkyl chain structure.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized as an electrophilic coupling partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki, Sonogashira) to introduce the 7-phenylheptyl moiety.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or chain-transfer agent for creating polymers with specific end-group functionality or side chains.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of photoaffinity labels or molecular probes for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Iodo-7-Phenylheptane
CAS No.	51526-16-0
Molecular Formula	C13H19I
Molecular Weight	302.19 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Phenyl-1-iodoheptane; (7-Phenylheptyl)iodide; 1-Iodo-7-phenyl-heptane; Heptane, 1-iodo-7-phenyl-; ω-Iodoheptylbenzene; 7-Phenylheptyl iodide; Iodopentylbenzene (ambiguous); 7-Phenyl-1-iodo-heptane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-7-Phenylheptane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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.