Description

7-Chloroheptanoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring a terminal carboxylic acid group and a chloroalkyl chain. This structure makes it a valuable chemical building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and polymer research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized heptanoic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chloro and acid functionalities allow for further derivatization.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain modifier for producing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other polymers with specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, esterifications, and amide couplings to introduce a seven-carbon chain with a terminal reactive site.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Acts as an intermediate in the production of advanced materials, including liquid crystal compounds and organic electronic materials.
• Crosslinking Agent: The carboxylic acid group can be used to create crosslinked networks in resins and coatings.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	7-Chloroheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	821-57-8
Molecular Formula	C7H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	164.63 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloroheptanoic Acid; Heptanoic acid, 7-chloro-; 7-Chloro-enanthic acid; ω-Chloroheptanoic acid; 7-Chloro-1-heptanoic acid; 1-Carboxy-6-chlorohexane; 6-Chlorohexanecarboxylic acid; (6-Chlorohexyl)carboxylic acid
EINECS	212-485-6

Quality Control

Our 7-Chloroheptanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurities, and physical parameters are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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 bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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