Description

Heptanoyl Chloride, 2-Oxo- is a highly reactive acid chloride derivative of 2-oxoheptanoic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive carbonyl chloride moiety adjacent to a ketone group, enabling efficient acylation and subsequent molecular elaboration under controlled conditions. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing keto-acid backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific keto-acyl chloride functionalities.
• Peptide Mimetics & Prodrug Development: Facilitates the introduction of lipophilic side chains or promoieties in drug design to enhance bioavailability or targeting.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for synthesizing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other polymers with tailored properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific keto-acid derived aroma compounds.
• Material Science: Used in surface modification and the creation of advanced organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptanoyl Chloride, 2-Oxo-
CAS No.	956155-26-3
Molecular Formula	C7H11ClO2
Molecular Weight	162.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Oxoheptanoyl Chloride; 2-Oxoheptanoic Acid Chloride; α-Ketoheptanoyl Chloride; 2-Ketoheptanoyl Chloride; Heptan-2-one-1-carbonyl Chloride; 1-Chloroformyl-pentan-2-one; 2-Oxoenanthoyl Chloride; 6-Ketohexanecarbonyl Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Heptanoyl Chloride, 2-Oxo- is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality system is designed to support regulatory requirements for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with strong acids/organic solvents, water, and bases. Containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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