1-Bromoheptane (CAS 629-04-9) User Guide: Applications, Case Studies & Technical Insights
Table of Contents
1. Product Overview & Specifications
Basic Properties
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
CAS Number | 629-04-9 |
Molecular Formula | C7H15Br |
Molecular Weight | 179.10 g/mol |
Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
Boiling Point | 180-182°C |
Density | 1.132 g/cm³ at 25°C |
Solubility | Insoluble in water, miscible with organic solvents |
Comparative Analysis
Parameter | 1-Bromoheptane | 1-Bromohexane | 1-Bromooctane |
---|---|---|---|
Carbon Chain | C7 | C6 | C8 |
Boiling Point | 180-182°C | 155-157°C | 200-202°C |
Reactivity | Moderate alkylation agent | Higher volatility | Slower reaction kinetics |
2. Key Applications of 1-Bromoheptane
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Used in synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through nucleophilic substitution reactions.
Agrochemical Production
Essential for creating herbicide/pesticide precursors with enhanced lipid solubility.
Polymer Chemistry
Acts as chain transfer agent in radical polymerization processes for specialty polymers.
3. Usage Scenarios & Operational Guidelines
Scenario 1: Grignard Reagent Preparation
Step 1: Add 1.0 mol 1-Bromoheptane to anhydrous ether
Step 2: Gradually introduce magnesium turnings under nitrogen
Result: Heptylmagnesium bromide with 92% yield
Scenario 2: Quaternary Ammonium Synthesis
Process: React with triethylamine in ethanol at reflux
Output: Heptyltriethylammonium bromide (surfactant precursor)
4. Industry Case Studies
Case 1: PharmaSynth Inc. (Germany)
Challenge: Improve yield of antipsychotic drug intermediate
Solution: Implemented 1-Bromoheptane in Ullmann coupling
Outcome: 18% yield increase, reduced side products
Case 2: AgroChem Solutions (USA)
Objective: Develop rain-resistant herbicide
Method: Incorporated 1-Bromoheptane-derived alkyl chains
Result: 40% longer field effectiveness vs. C6 analogs
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