Description

Heptylzinc Bromide 0.5M Solution is a versatile organozinc reagent, specifically an alkylzinc halide, supplied as a standardized 0.5 molar solution for precise stoichiometric control in synthesis. This compound is a critical building block in modern organic and pharmaceutical chemistry, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic additions.

Application

• Negishi Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key reagent for coupling with aryl, heteroaryl, or vinyl halides to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Advanced Material Development: Facilitates the creation of specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Nucleophilic Addition to Carbonyls: Acts as a heptyl anion equivalent for the addition to aldehydes, ketones, and imines.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of organometallic catalysts and specialized ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptylzinc Bromide 0.5M Solution
CAS No.	7608-06-2
Molecular Formula	C7H15BrZn
Molecular Weight	244.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromo(heptyl)zinc; Zinc, bromoheptyl-; Heptylzinc bromide; Heptyl zinc bromide; 1-Heptylzinc bromide; n-Heptylzinc bromide; Bromo-n-heptylzinc; C7H15BrZn
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Quality Control

Our Heptylzinc Bromide 0.5M Solution is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm concentration, purity, and the absence of deleterious impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results (typically by titration or ICP), solvent content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C. The solution is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and reacts with strong acids. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Use only in a well-ventilated area or fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Concentration	0.5 M in specified solvent (e.g., THF)
Assay (Zn content)	≥ 95% of theoretical
Identity (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Solvent Content	Balance
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	< 0.1%

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