Description

1-Bromo-4-n-Heptylbenzene is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a bromine substituent on a linear heptylbenzene backbone. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both aromatic and long alkyl chain functionalities. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal material sectors for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring lipophilic aromatic segments.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the heptyl chain can influence bioavailability and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a fundamental component or intermediate in the production of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the research and development of novel organic semiconductors and charge transport materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Specialty Surfactants & Additives: Functions as a hydrophobic starting material for synthesizing specialty surfactants and polymer additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-n-Heptylbenzene
CAS No.	76287-49-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₉Br
Molecular Weight	255.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Heptylbromobenzene; p-Heptylbromobenzene; 1-Bromo-4-heptylbenzene; 4-Bromoheptylbenzene; (4-Bromophenyl)heptane; Heptyl-4-bromobenzene; p-Bromo-n-heptylbenzene; 76287-49-5
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-n-Heptylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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