Description

4-Heptyloxy-Butyraldehyde is a versatile aliphatic aldehyde derivative characterized by its heptyloxy side chain. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of specific functional groups and chain lengths. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkoxy chain functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and resins with tailored properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the synthesis of aroma chemicals and complex fragrance molecules.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for homologation reactions, nucleophilic additions, and as a precursor to other functionalized compounds like acids or alcohols.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of organic components for display technologies and electronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Heptyloxy-Butyraldehyde
CAS No.	65885-35-0
Molecular Formula	C11H22O2
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Heptyloxy)butanal; Butanal, 4-(heptyloxy)-; γ-Heptyloxybutyraldehyde; 4-Heptyloxybutyraldehyde; Heptyloxybutyraldehyde; 4-(n-Heptyloxy)butanal; 4-O-Heptylbutanal; 1-Heptoxy-4-butanal
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Quality Control

Our 4-Heptyloxy-Butyraldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.