Description

1-Bromo-7-Chloroheptane is a versatile bifunctional alkyl halide building block, essential for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its value lies in its ability to act as a flexible linker or spacer in multi-step chemical reactions, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring linear alkyl chain modifications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate halogenated alkane chains.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and dendrimers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce heptyl chains with distinct halogen termini.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized for synthesizing chelating ligands and modifying catalyst structures in coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-7-Chloroheptane
CAS No.	68105-93-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14BrCl
Molecular Weight	213.54 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloro-1-bromoheptane; 1-Bromo-7-chloro-heptane; Heptane, 1-bromo-7-chloro-; ω-Bromo-ω'-chloroheptane; Bromochlorheptane; NSC 163045; (7-Chloroheptyl)bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-7-Chloroheptane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and purity assays, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its reactivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.25 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.475

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