Description

Heptanoic Acid, 7-Bromo-2,2-Dimethyl- CAS NO 7443-29-0 is a high-purity, specialized brominated fatty acid derivative. This compound serves as a valuable advanced synthetic intermediate and key building block in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized aliphatic chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile or a functional handle for carbon-carbon bond formation in complex molecule construction.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: A potential precursor for synthesizing specialty monomers and intermediates used in advanced material applications.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the research and development of novel synthetic aroma chemicals and specialty esters.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological studies and exploratory chemistry in university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptanoic Acid, 7-Bromo-2,2-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	7443-29-0
Molecular Formula	C9H17BrO2
Molecular Weight	237.14 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromo-2,2-dimethylheptanoic acid; 2,2-Dimethyl-7-bromoheptanoic acid; 7-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl-heptanoic acid; 7-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl-heptanoic acid; Bromo-dimethylheptanoic acid; (7-Bromo-2,2-dimethylheptyl)carboxylic acid; α,α-Dimethyl-ω-bromoheptanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of Heptanoic Acid, 7-Bromo-2,2-Dimethyl- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC purity analysis and structural confirmation (NMR/IR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key specifications such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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