Description

Benzene, [[(7-Bromoheptyl)Oxy]Methyl]- is a specialized brominated aromatic compound with a flexible alkyloxy linker. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring aromatic cores with extended alkyl-bromide side chains.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating mesogenic units and charge-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Modification: Used to introduce reactive bromoalkyl functionalities into polymer backbones or dendritic structures for further cross-linking or functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that incorporate specific aromatic-alkyl motifs.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The bromine atom is amenable to various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Surface Ligand & Linker Chemistry: Can be used to tether molecules to surfaces (e.g., nanoparticles, chips) via the reactive bromoalkyl terminus.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzene, [[(7-Bromoheptyl)Oxy]Methyl]-
CAS No.	94427-22-2
Molecular Formula	C14H21BrO
Molecular Weight	285.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-7-[(phenylmethoxy)methyl]heptane; (7-Bromoheptyloxymethyl)benzene; Benzyl (7-bromoheptyl) ether; α-[(7-Bromoheptyl)oxy]toluene; Bromoheptyloxymethylbenzene; Phenylmethyl 7-bromoheptyl ether; 7-Bromo-1-(benzyloxymethyl)heptane
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, [[(7-Bromoheptyl)Oxy]Methyl]- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a synthesis intermediate. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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