Ethyl 7-Bromoheptanoate (29823-18-5)

Ethyl 7-Bromoheptanoate is a halogenated ester with the molecular formula C9H17BrO2, containing a bromine atom on a seven-carbon chain and an ethyl ester functional group. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is soluble in most organic solvents. The presence of both bromine and ester groups makes it a versatile intermediate for organic synthesis.
It is widely used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis. The bromine atom enables substitution and coupling reactions, while the ester group allows further functionalization. Ethyl 7-Bromoheptanoate is also utilized in research and development laboratories for preparing fine chemicals, active pharmaceutical intermediates, and functionalized organic compounds. It serves as an important building block in advanced chemical manufacturing.