| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 Ethyl 7-bromoheptanoate
 |  | [CAS] 
 29823-18-5
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 7-BROMOHEPTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
 CHEMPACIFIC 43805
 ETHYL 7-BROMOHEPTANOATE
 ETHYL W-BROMOHEPTANOATE
 7-BROMOHEPTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER 96+%
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 249-883-6
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C9H17BrO2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00037103
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 237.13
 |  | [MOL File] 
 29823-18-5.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [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.)
 
 |  | [Fp ] 
 >230 °F
 
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 2-8°C
 |  | [form ] 
 neat
 |  | [color ] 
 Colorless to Almost colorless
 |  | [InChI] 
 InChI=1S/C9H17BrO2/c1-2-12-9(11)7-5-3-4-6-8-10/h2-8H2,1H3
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 OOBFNDGMAGSNKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 |  | [SMILES] 
 C(OCC)(=O)CCCCCCBr
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 29823-18-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 IRRITANT
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 2915907098
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 Colorless to pale yellow liquid
 |  | [Uses] 
 
 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. | 
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