Description

7-Bromo-2-Heptene is a versatile halogenated alkene intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring a bromine atom and a double bond, makes it a valuable electrophile and building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Heck, Suzuki, and Negishi couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions to introduce the heptenyl moiety into target structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specific aroma compounds.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-2-Heptene
CAS No.	90321-84-9
Molecular Formula	C7H13Br
Molecular Weight	177.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hepten-7-yl Bromide; 7-Bromohept-2-ene; (E/Z)-7-Bromo-2-heptene; 1-Bromo-5-hexene; Bromoheptene
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Quality Control

Our 7-Bromo-2-Heptene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (typical 98-99%)
Isomeric Ratio (E/Z)	Specified on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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