Description

Neoheptanoyl Chloride is a specialized organic acid chloride characterized by its branched-chain heptanoyl structure. This compound serves as a critical high-purity building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the neoheptanoyl moiety. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients, functional intermediates, and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific branched-chain properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polyamides, polyesters, and coatings with enhanced performance characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Essential for acylation reactions, including Friedel-Crafts acylation and the synthesis of ketones, esters, and amides in research and development.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Employed in the manufacture of high-performance additives that improve stability and reduce wear.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specific ester compounds used in creating unique aromatic profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neoheptanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	84788-19-2
Molecular Formula	C7H13ClO
Molecular Weight	148.63 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethylpentanoyl Chloride; 2,2-Dimethylvaleryl Chloride; Neoheptanoyl Chloride; 2,2-Dimethylpentanoic Acid Chloride; Neo-Heptanoyl Chloride; NSC 163082; Pentanoyl chloride, 2,2-dimethyl-; Valeryl chloride, 2,2-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Neoheptanoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with water, strong bases, and alcohols. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and prevent hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	Contact for details

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