Description

4-Bromoheptane is a versatile halogenated alkane intermediate of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its utility as a key building block for constructing more complex molecules through nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to introduce the heptyl chain or as a precursor in the synthesis of liquid crystals and other advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions (e.g., Grignard reactions, cross-couplings) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a precursor or monomer in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploratory synthesis.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromoheptane
CAS No.	998-93-6
Molecular Formula	C7H15Br
Molecular Weight	179.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptane, 4-bromo-; 4-Bromoheptane; 1-Bromo-3-ethylpentane; 3-Ethyl-1-bromopentane; NSC 8427; Butane, 1-bromo-1-ethylpropyl-
EINECS	213-642-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromoheptane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for industrial and research applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the rigorous standards required for advanced synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.14 - 1.16 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.450 - 1.455
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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