Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate

CAS NO.：29823-18-5
Empirical Formula: C9H17BrO2
Molecular Weight: 237.13
MDL number: MFCD00037103
EINECS: 249-883-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate?

Chemical properties

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

The Uses of Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate

Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate may be used in the following studies:

As a starting material in the synthesis of benzyl 7-iodoheptanoate.
As one of the reactant in the synthesis of diethyl 7,7′-(2,5-diiodo-1,4-phenylene)bis(oxy)diheptanoate.
As one of the reagent in the synthesis of CarnDOD-7C, a carnitine-derived nitrone.
As an alkylating agent in the alkylation of ethyl 3-oxoglutarate to form 2-(6-ethoxycarbonylhexyl)-3-oxoglutarate.
Synthesis of 1-substituted cyclopentadiene by alkylating lithium cyclopentadienide.5

General Description

Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate is a bromoester. It is used as an alkylating agent for organic compounds. It participates in the synthesis of ω-chain shortened prostaglandins.

Properties of Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate

Melting point:	29 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	112 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.217 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.459(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	neat
form	Liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
CAS DataBase Reference	29823-18-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.