Description

2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-One, 2-Chloro-7-Mercapto- is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique seven-membered ring structure functionalized with chloro and mercapto groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D and advanced material science sectors for its role in creating complex molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its specific ring system can contribute to unique biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized organic ligands, dyes, or photoactive compounds used in advanced material applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules and studying novel reaction pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for the preparation of custom ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-One, 2-Chloro-7-Mercapto-
CAS No.	855402-67-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClOS
Molecular Weight	172.63 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-7-mercaptocyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one; 2-Chloro-1-oxocyclohepta-2,4,6-triene-7-thiol; 2-Chloro-7-sulfanylcyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one; 2-Chlorotropone-7-thiol; 7-Mercapto-2-chlorotropone; 2-Chloro-7-mercaptotropone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-One, 2-Chloro-7-Mercapto- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Due to its sensitivity, allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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