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Atomfair Benzoic acid, 4-heptyl- C14H20O2 CAS 38350-87-7

4-Heptylbenzoic Acid (CAS No. 38350-87-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C14H20O2. This aromatic carboxylic acid features a heptyl substituent at the para position of the benzoic acid ring, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. Its well-defined structure and consistent reactivity make it ideal for researchers developing liquid crystals, surfactants, or specialty polymers. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this compound is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous QC testing, including NMR and GC-MS analysis, to guarantee conformity with research…

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Description

4-Heptylbenzoic Acid (CAS No. 38350-87-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C14H20O2. This aromatic carboxylic acid features a heptyl substituent at the para position of the benzoic acid ring, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. Its well-defined structure and consistent reactivity make it ideal for researchers developing liquid crystals, surfactants, or specialty polymers. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this compound is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous QC testing, including NMR and GC-MS analysis, to guarantee conformity with research standards. Suitable for use in pharmaceutical synthesis, advanced material design, and chemical biology studies.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 38350-87-7
  • Complexity: 193
  • IUPAC Name: 4-heptylbenzoic acid
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C14H20O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-12-8-10-13(11-9-12)14(15)16/h8-11H,2-7H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
  • InChI Key: VSUKEWPHURLYTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 220.146329876
  • Molecular Formula: C14H20O2
  • Molecular Weight: 220.31
  • SMILES: CCCCCCCC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
  • Topological: 37.3
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 220.146329876
  • Synonyms: 4-Heptylbenzoic acid, 38350-87-7, Benzoic acid, 4-heptyl-, p-Heptylbenzoic acid, SE3Y941HMO, EINECS 253-894-1, DTXSID9068089, DTXCID6039477, 253-894-1, 4-n-heptylbenzoic acid, 4-Heptylbenzoicacid, 4-heptylbenzoate, MFCD00009722, UNII-SE3Y941HMO, 4-Heptylbenzoic acid, 97%, 4-Heptylbenzoic Acid, 98%, SCHEMBL503648, SCHEMBL9113895, CHEMBL1161942, ALBB-020644, SBB057137, AKOS002685623, CS-W014248, AS-57329, H0774, NS00030370, ST50827245, D90948, EJV

Application

4-Heptylbenzoic acid serves as a key building block in liquid crystal synthesis, where its alkyl chain length influences mesophase behavior. Researchers utilize it to modify the dielectric properties of ferroelectric materials or as a precursor for bioactive molecule development. The compound’s amphiphilic nature also makes it suitable for studying self-assembled monolayers and surfactant systems.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

  • P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)

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