methyl 7-bromoheptanoate
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CAS No.: 54049-24-0
Catalog No.: 196717
Purity: 95%
MF: C8H15BrO2
MW: 223.11
Storage: 2-8 degree Celsius
SMILES: BrCCCCCCC(=O)OC
Catalog No.: 196717
Purity: 95%
MF: C8H15BrO2
MW: 223.11
Storage: 2-8 degree Celsius
SMILES: BrCCCCCCC(=O)OC
methyl 7-bromoheptanoate; CAS No.: 54049-24-0; methyl 7-bromoheptanoate. PROPERTIES: This brominated heptanoate ester features molecular formula C?H??BrO? with molecular weight 229.11 g/mol. It typically exists as a colorless liquid. Soluble in non-polar and slightly polar organic solvents like hexanes and ethyl acetate. Boiling point approximately 140-145 C. Exhibits IR absorption for ester (~1750 cm??) and C-Br groups (~600-500 cm??). Thermogravimetric analysis indicates decomposition above 180 C under nitrogen. For optimal stability, methyl 7-bromoheptanoate should be stored at 2-8 C in tightly sealed amber glass containers, protected from moisture and prolonged light exposure. As with brominated compounds, it may cause severe skin burns and eye damage; therefore, rigorous containment and personal protection measures are essential during manipulation. APPLICATIONS: As a brominated ester, methyl 7-bromoheptanoate is particularly effective as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. It serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of long-chain fatty acid derivatives for lipid-based drug delivery systems, where the bromine atom provides valuable sites for further functionalization (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry). Additionally, the compound participates in the synthesis of fluorescent probes for bioimaging applications, where its ester functionality enables conjugation to biomolecules via enzymatic hydrolysis (Bioconjugate Chemistry). In materials science, it functions as a monomer for preparing polyurethane foams with enhanced thermal stability, where the bromine substituent contributes to improved flame retardancy and mechanical properties (Polymer International). Furthermore, the compound serves as a starting material in the development of brominated plasticizers for polymer applications requiring specific flexibility and thermal properties (Polymer Chemistry).
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