Description

7-Chloro-1-Heptanol is a versatile chlorinated primary alcohol intermediate with the CAS number 55944-70-2. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a terminal chloro group and a hydroxyl group, which enables its use in a variety of organic synthesis pathways. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, facilitating the production of more complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with extended alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the heptyl chain is a structural component.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the creation of specialty polyesters, polyethers, and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to introduce a seven-carbon unit with a terminal functional handle.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials for display technologies and organic electronics.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Precursor: Used to manufacture specialty surfactants and performance additives for industrial lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Chloro-1-Heptanol
CAS No.	55944-70-2
Molecular Formula	C7H15ClO
Molecular Weight	150.65 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Heptanol, 7-chloro-; 7-Chloroheptan-1-ol; ω-Chloroheptyl alcohol; 7-Chloro-n-heptanol; Heptyl alcohol, 7-chloro-; NSC 403058; 7-Chloro-1-hydroxyheptane
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Quality Control

Our 7-Chloro-1-Heptanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing requirements.

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 stored separately 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%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4480 - 1.4520
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.980 - 1.010

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