Description

Methyl 7-Bromoheptanoate is a valuable bifunctional organic building block containing both a reactive bromoalkyl group and a protected carboxylic acid moiety. This compound is essential for the synthesis of longer-chain molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced materials research. It serves as a key intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups or chain extenders into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a heptanoic acid backbone or specific chain-length modifications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromo and ester functionalities allow for further derivatization.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions (e.g., to form amines or thioethers) and in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing complex ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Facilitates the attachment of reporter molecules, tags, or linkers in biochemical and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 7-Bromoheptanoate
CAS No.	54049-24-0
Molecular Formula	C8H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	223.11 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 7-Bromoheptanoate; Heptanoic acid, 7-bromo-, methyl ester; Methyl ω-bromoheptanoate; 7-Bromo-heptanoic acid methyl ester; Bromoheptanoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch is characterized to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to a quality management system to ensure reliable supply and product traceability.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

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