Description

7-Iodo-1-Heptanol is a valuable halogenated alcohol intermediate characterized by its terminal iodo and hydroxyl functional groups. This bifunctional nature makes it a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for applications such as linker synthesis and molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring alkyl chain elongation or iodine-mediated coupling reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Used in nucleophilic substitution reactions, where the iodo group serves as an excellent leaving group for carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and surface-modifying agents, leveraging its reactive end groups for polymerization or functionalization.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful in the synthesis of molecular linkers and probes for bioconjugation applications in diagnostic and biochemical research.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as an intermediate in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A substrate in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Sonogashira, Suzuki) for constructing complex organic frameworks.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	7-Iodo-1-heptanol
CAS No.	89940-48-7
Molecular Formula	C7H15IO
Molecular Weight	242.10 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Iodoheptan-1-ol; 1-Hydroxy-7-iodoheptane; Heptyl iodide alcohol; ω-Iodoheptyl alcohol; 7-Iodo-1-hydroxyheptane; Iodoheptanol; 7-IH
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Quality Control

Our 7-Iodo-1-Heptanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/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.