Chemical Name Heptanedioic acid (Pimelic acid)
Chemical Synonyms Pimelic acid; 1,5-Pentanedicarboxylic acid; 1,7-Heptanedioic acid; Pileric acid; Pentane-1,5-dicarboxylic acid; 6-Carboxyhexanoic acid
CAS No. 111-16-0
Molecular FormulaC₇H₁₂O₄ /HOOC(CH₂)₅COOH
Molecular Weight 160.17 g/mol
Product Properties White to off-white crystalline powder; assay typically ≥98%; melting point 103–107 °C; density ≈1.29 g/cm³; water solubility ~50 g/L (20 °C); freely soluble in alcohol and ether; a seven-carbon linear dicarboxylic acid offering a flexible C₅ spacer between terminal carboxyl groups |
Storage Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15–25 °C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and ignition sources.
Packing 25 kg net per fiber drum or paper bag with inner liner (standard commercial packaging); smaller pack sizes available upon request. |
Application
Polymer building block — monomer for polyamides (e.g., nylon 7,7) and specialty polyesters, enhancing durability and flexibility;
Pharmaceutical & agrochemical intermediate — framework for drug design and precursor for herbicides/plant growth regulators;
Cosmetics — moisturizing ingredient for skin hydration;
Specialty chemicals — plasticizers, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and surfactants;
Biochemical research — fatty acid metabolism studies and lysine biosynthesis.