Description

7-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)-7-Oxoheptanoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound featuring a difluorophenyl ketone moiety linked to a heptanoic acid chain. This specialized structure makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting metabolic or inflammatory pathways.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization due to its unique difluorophenyl ketone pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides or fungicides with enhanced activity and selectivity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring fluorinated aromatic compounds.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for exploring new organic reactions and synthetic methodologies involving fluorinated ketones.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)-7-Oxoheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	898765-83-8
Molecular Formula	C13H14F2O3
Molecular Weight	256.25 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxo-7-(3,5-difluorophenyl)heptanoic acid; 3,5-Difluoro-ω-oxobenzeneheptanoic Acid; Heptanoic acid, 7-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-7-oxo-; ω-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)heptanoic acid; 7-(3,5-Difluorobenzoyl)heptanoic acid; DFPOHA; 898765-83-8 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our production of 7-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)-7-Oxoheptanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and fluorides. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.