Description

1-Chloro-7-Phenylheptane is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a linear alkyl chain terminated by a chloromethyl group and a phenyl ring. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is particularly relevant for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce specific hydrophobic and reactive functionalities into target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring lipophilic side chains or as a linker in prodrug development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the phenylheptyl moiety can influence bioavailability and activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of mesogenic compounds and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) precursors, leveraging its rigid and flexible segments.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Manufacturing: Employed to create novel surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and extreme pressure additives for industrial lubricants.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of aromatic compounds and musk analogs for the fragrance industry.
• Polymer Modification: Functions as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in polymerization reactions to introduce specific functional groups into polymer backbones.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and carbon chain elongation.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-7-Phenylheptane
CAS No.	54636-29-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₉Cl
Molecular Weight	210.74 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Phenyl-1-chloroheptane; 1-Chloro-7-phenyl-heptane; Heptane, 1-chloro-7-phenyl-; (7-Phenylheptyl)chloride; ω-Chloroheptylbenzene; NSC 163082; 54636-29-2
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-7-Phenylheptane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting compliance in cGMP and ISO 9001 environments.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. The product is compatible with most organic solvents but should be kept separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.