Description

2-Phenyl-3-Heptanol is a chiral secondary alcohol featuring a phenyl group and a heptyl chain, offering a unique hydrophobic aromatic character. This compound is valued as a versatile chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and specialty fragrances. It serves the needs of R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce specific stereochemistry and lipophilic properties into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used as a precursor or dopant in the development of nematic and chiral liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a building block for creating complex, long-lasting aromatic compounds in perfumery.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent in stereoselective catalytic reactions.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce phenyl groups into polymer backbones to alter thermal and mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or reference compound in methodological studies and analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenyl-3-Heptanol
CAS No.	7661-43-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	192.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Heptanol, 2-phenyl-; (±)-2-Phenyl-3-heptanol; 2-Phenylheptan-3-ol; α-Ethyl-β-phenyl-n-valeric alcohol; DL-2-Phenyl-3-heptanol; 2-Phenyl-3-hydroxyheptane
EINECS	231-618-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenyl-3-Heptanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, enantiomeric excess (if applicable), and impurity profile is provided with 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	Specify (Racemic or specific enantiomer available)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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