Description

7-Formylheptanoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group, making it a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key building block for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced polymers. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and material science industries seeking to create complex molecules with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a linear aliphatic chain with terminal reactive sites.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used to introduce aldehyde functionality into polymer backbones or as a cross-linking agent for specialty resins, enhancing material properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its specific carbon chain length.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of ester-based additives that improve the performance characteristics of industrial lubricants and fuels.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for the production of specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions at either the aldehyde or carboxylic acid group.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Formylheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	929-48-6
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-octanoic Acid; 7-Carboxyheptanal; Heptane-1,7-dicarboxaldehyde (misnomer, but common); Octanedioic acid, 8-oxo-; 1,6-Dicarboxyhexane; ω-formylheptanoic acid; 7-Formyloenanthic Acid; 7-Aldehydeheptanoic Acid
EINECS	213-190-5

Quality Control

Our 7-Formylheptanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 area at 2-8°C for long-term stability. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be kept sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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