Description

(2-Chloro-Pyridin-4-Yl)-Cycloheptyl-Methanone is a high-value, functionalized ketone building block featuring a chloropyridine moiety fused with a cycloheptyl group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals, where it serves as a key scaffold for introducing specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the research and synthesis of new drug candidates, particularly in developing kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the chloropyridine structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials requiring specific aromatic ketone functionalities.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a core structure for developing molecular probes and tags to study biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloro-Pyridin-4-Yl)-Cycloheptyl-Methanone
CAS No.	898785-24-5
Molecular Formula	C13H16ClNO
Molecular Weight	237.73 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-cycloheptanecarbonylpyridine; Cycloheptyl(2-chloro-4-pyridinyl)methanone; 2-Chloro-4-(cycloheptylcarbonyl)pyridine; 4-Acetyl-2-chloropyridine, cycloheptyl analog; (2-Chloro-4-pyridinyl)(cycloheptyl)methanone; Methanone, (2-chloro-4-pyridinyl)cycloheptyl-; 898785-24-5 (CAS Name Base)
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Quality Control

Our (2-Chloro-Pyridin-4-Yl)-Cycloheptyl-Methanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for advanced intermediates.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
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.