Description

7-(2-Fluorophenyl)-7-Oxoheptanoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound featuring a fluorinated aromatic ketone moiety linked to a carboxylic acid-terminated aliphatic chain. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable and versatile pharmaceutical intermediate and research chemical for the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to incorporate fluorophenyl ketone pharmacophores into new molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammatory diseases, and metabolic conditions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the bioactivity of the fluorophenyl ketone group.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Used in medicinal chemistry to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and enzyme inhibition due to its ketone functionality which can interact with biological targets.
• Material Science Precursor: Can be employed in the synthesis of specialized monomers for polymers or as a ligand in coordination chemistry for catalyst development.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for use in client-specific, multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-(2-Fluorophenyl)-7-Oxoheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	898766-55-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅FO₃
Molecular Weight	238.26 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxo-7-(2-fluorophenyl)heptanoic acid; 2-Fluoro-ω-oxobenzeneheptanoic Acid; 7-(2-Fluorobenzoyl)heptanoic Acid; ω-Oxo-2-fluorophenylheptanoic Acid; Heptanoic acid, 7-(2-fluorophenyl)-7-oxo-; 898766-55-7; 7-(2-Fluorophenyl)-7-oxo-heptanoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 7-(2-Fluorophenyl)-7-Oxoheptanoic Acid is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system to ensure traceability and reproducibility. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

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 unknown impurity ≤0.5%
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.