Heptane

 CAS NO.

142-82-5

 Molecular Formula

C₇H₁₆

 Structural Formula

 Molecular Weight

100.2 g/mol

 Purity

 99.5% MIN

 Moisture

 ≤ 50 PPM

 Density

 0.684 g/ml

 Application

API Manufacturing & Purification

n-Heptane serves as a critical solvent in the pharmaceutical industry for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing processes, including extraction, purification, and crystallization procedures.

Pharmaceutical Uses

• API Extraction: Primary solvent for extracting active compounds from natural sources or reaction mixtures, providing efficient separation with minimal residue

• Crystallization Processes: Used in recrystallization procedures to obtain high-purity APIs, including aspirin, ibuprofen, and other pharmaceutical compounds

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Solvent for synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals, replacing toluene for improved purity

Industrial & Specialty Applications

• Electronics Cleaning: Precision cleaning of electronic components, PCBs, and semiconductor devices in manufacturing

• Rubber & Polymer Industry: Solvent for rubber synthesis, polymer processing, and specialty material production

• Paints & Coatings: Specialized coatings, adhesives, and high-performance material formulations