Description

1-Chloro-7-Iodoheptane is a bifunctional halogenated alkane building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its utility as a versatile linker and spacer molecule, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through sequential substitution reactions. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as drug discovery, polymer modification, and the synthesis of specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating alkyl chains with specific terminal functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that require specific halogenated hydrocarbon segments.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer modifier for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties like flexibility or reactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials where controlled chain length and terminal halogens are critical for molecular alignment and electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) for introducing heptyl chains with orthogonal reactive sites (Cl and I).
• Surface Modification: Utilized for functionalizing surfaces, nanoparticles, or silica gels to alter surface properties for specific industrial or diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-7-Iodoheptane
CAS No.	99669-96-2
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClI
Molecular Weight	260.54 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloro-1-iodoheptane; Heptane, 1-chloro-7-iodo-; 1-Iodo-7-chloroheptane; ω-Chloro-ω'-iodoheptane; Chloroiodoheptane; 7-Iodo-1-chloroheptane; 1-Chloro-7-iodo-heptane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-7-Iodoheptane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and potential reactivity, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for extended storage periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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