502-50-1 | 4-Oxoheptanedioic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	95%	in stock	$56.00	$39.00
5g	95%	in stock	$114.00	$80.00
10g	95%	in stock	$203.00	$142.00
25g	95%	in stock	$387.00	$271.00
100g	95%	in stock	$1,132.00	$793.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB45064
• Chemical Name: 4-Oxoheptanedioic acid
• CAS Number: 502-50-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H10O5
• Molecular Weight: 174.1513
• MDL Number: MFCD00002798
• SMILES: O=C(CCC(=O)O)CCC(=O)O
• NSC Number: 16642

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 176
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 12
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 5
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
• Rotatable Bond Count: 6
• XLogP3: -1.2

Upstream Synthesis Route

4-Oxoheptanedioic acid, also known as adipic semialdehyde, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block for the production of various compounds. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fragrances, and other fine chemicals. In organic synthesis, 4-Oxoheptanedioic acid can undergo various reactions, such as reduction, alkylation, and condensation, to form structurally diverse molecules with different functional groups. Its carbonyl group allows for the introduction of new substituents, enabling the modification of the compound for specific applications.One important application of 4-Oxoheptanedioic acid in chemical synthesis is its use in the preparation of bioactive compounds and pharmaceutical intermediates. By reacting with different reagents or undergoing specific transformations, this compound can be incorporated into the synthesis of drugs, such as antibiotics, antivirals, and anticancer agents.Furthermore, 4-Oxoheptanedioic acid is utilized in the development of new materials, including polymers, resins, and specialty chemicals. Its ability to participate in polymerization reactions makes it a valuable component in the production of high-performance materials with tailored properties.Overall, the versatility of 4-Oxoheptanedioic acid in chemical synthesis makes it a valuable tool for the creation of a wide range of compounds with diverse applications in various industries.

Literature

• Enantioselective synthesis of the C1-C11 fragment of bafilomycin A1 using non-Wittig and desymmetrization strategies.

  The Journal of organic chemistry 20030613