Description

Cycloheptylammonium Chloride is an organic ammonium salt with the CAS number 69163-89-9, valued for its utility as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block. Its structure makes it a key reagent in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce the cycloheptyl moiety into target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a cycloheptylamine backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylammonium source in nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a precursor for generating cycloheptylamine.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in medicinal chemistry.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing specialized catalysts or ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Incorporated into the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the cycloheptyl group imparts specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cycloheptylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	69163-89-9
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClN
Molecular Weight	149.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Cycloheptylamine Hydrochloride; Cycloheptanamine Hydrochloride; 1-Cycloheptylamine Hydrochloride; Aminocycloheptane Hydrochloride; Heptamethyleneimine Hydrochloride; Cycloheptylammonium Chloride; Cycloheptylamine HCl
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Quality Control

Our Cycloheptylammonium Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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