1,7-Dibromoheptane

• CAT Number: R043530
• CAS Number: 4549-31-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H14Br2
• Molecular Weight: 258.00
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,7-Dibromo-heptane; Heptamethylene Dibromide; NSC 56149
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1,7-dibromoheptane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14Br2/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-9/h1-7H2
• InChIKey: LVWSZGCVEZRFBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CCCBr)CCCBr

1,7-Dibromoheptane(CAT: R043530) is a linear aliphatic compound featuring bromine atoms at both terminal positions of a seven-carbon chain. As a symmetrical dihaloalkane, it serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of macrocycles, polymers, cross-linked materials, and functionalized ligands. Its reactive bromomethyl groups readily undergo nucleophilic substitution with thiols, amines, or alkoxides, enabling efficient tethering or chain-extension strategies. It is commonly used in supramolecular chemistry, materials science, and the design of molecular scaffolds.