Description

4-Methyl-1-Heptyn-3-Ol is a specialized alkyne alcohol intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique structure, featuring both a terminal alkyne and a tertiary alcohol group, which makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry, ligand synthesis, and material science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, dendrimers, and functional organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile synthon for the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including click chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-1-Heptyn-3-Ol
CAS No.	87777-46-6
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1-heptyn-3-ol; 1-Heptyn-3-ol, 4-methyl-; 4-Methylhept-1-yn-3-ol; 3-Heptyn-2-ol, 6-methyl- (related); Hept-1-yn-3-ol, 4-methyl-; Tertiary alkyne alcohol C8; 4-Methyl-1-heptyn-3-ol (primary IUPAC name)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-1-Heptyn-3-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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