Description

Heptanoate CAS NO 7563-37-3 is a versatile organic chemical ester, specifically the heptanoate ester, known for its utility as a key intermediate and functional additive. This compound is valued for its ability to modify properties in formulations and serve as a building block in synthetic chemistry. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or modifying agent in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a plasticizer or co-monomer to alter the flexibility, durability, and processing characteristics of polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed as a component in the creation of specific ester notes for synthetic flavors and fragrances.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Functions as a synthetic base oil or additive to enhance performance characteristics in industrial lubricants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable building block for esterification, transesterification, and other organic transformations in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptanoate
CAS No.	7563-37-3
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptanoic acid ester; n-Heptanoate; Enanthate; Oenanthate; Heptanoic acid, ion(1-); 1-Heptanoate; Hexylformate (related); Fatty acid C7 ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Heptanoate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.410 - 1.420
Density	0.910 - 0.920 g/mL

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