Description

2-Heptanone, 3-Hydroxy-, (3S)- (9Ci) CAS NO 80007-39-2 is a chiral, hydroxylated ketone compound of significant interest in fine chemical synthesis. This optically active molecule serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for the production of complex pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and advanced material sectors who require high-purity, stereochemically defined intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in routes requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musk-like compounds and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in the development of new catalytic systems.
• Material Science: Intermediate for synthesizing chiral polymers or liquid crystals with specific optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Building block for creating stereospecific molecular probes and inhibitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Heptanone, 3-Hydroxy-, (3S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	80007-39-2
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S)-3-Hydroxy-2-heptanone; (S)-3-Hydroxy-2-heptanone; L-3-Hydroxy-2-heptanone; 3-Hydroxy-2-heptanone, (S)-; 2-Heptanone, 3-hydroxy-, (3S)-; (S)-(-)-3-Hydroxy-2-heptanone; (S)-3-Hydroxyheptan-2-one; 80007-39-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our production of this chiral intermediate adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Every batch is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC to confirm enantiomeric excess (ee) and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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