Description

1,7-Dibromo-Heptan-4-One is a versatile bifunctional aliphatic building block, characterized by its reactive bromine termini and a central ketone group. This molecular architecture makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of complex organic frameworks, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. It is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to construct seven-carbon chains with precise functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a linear C7 spacer with ketone and halogen functionalities for further cyclization or derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive sites allow for the introduction of specific bioactive moieties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals, contributing to specific chain length and physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, alkylations, and as a starting material for the preparation of more complex molecules like diamines, diacids, or heterocycles via the ketone group.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,7-Dibromo-Heptan-4-One
CAS No.	89774-18-5
Molecular Formula	C7H12Br2O
Molecular Weight	271.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1,7-Dibromoheptan-4-one; 4-Heptanone, 1,7-dibromo-; 1,7-Dibromo-4-heptanone; 4-Oxoheptane-1,7-diyldibromide; Dibromoheptanone; Heptane-1,7-dibromo-4-one
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Quality Control

Our 1,7-Dibromo-Heptan-4-One is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/cm³

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