Description

4-tert-Butyl-1-Azacycloheptane is a specialized nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound, serving as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing high-performance pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, bulky amine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the tert-butyl-azacycloheptane scaffold contributes to biological activity and stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to impart specific thermal or mechanical properties to advanced polymers and coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and process R&D for exploring new chemical entities and optimizing synthetic routes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-1-Azacycloheptane
CAS No.	78813-90-8
Molecular Formula	C10H21N
Molecular Weight	155.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylazepane; 1-Azacycloheptane, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 4-(tert-Butyl)azepane; 4-tert-Butylhexamethyleneimine; 4-tert-Butylhomopiperidine; N-tert-Butyl-1-azacycloheptane; Azepane, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-1-Azacycloheptane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Gravity	0.86 - 0.90 @ 20°C

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