Description

7-Oxo-7-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Heptanenitrile is a high-value, fluorinated organic intermediate featuring a ketone and nitrile functional group on an aliphatic chain. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides or fungicides, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated components used in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Advanced Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, or unique optical characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, particularly in carbon-chain elongation and functional group transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxo-7-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Heptanenitrile
CAS No.	898783-72-7
Molecular Formula	C14H14F3NO
Molecular Weight	269.26 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxo-7-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]heptanenitrile; 4'-Trifluoromethyl-7-oxoheptanenitrile; 7-Oxo-7-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)heptanonitrile; Heptanenitrile, 7-oxo-7-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-; 7-(4-Trifluoromethylbenzoyl)heptanenitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Oxo-7-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Heptanenitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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