Description

ω-Fluoro-9-Octadecenoic Acid is a fluorinated, unsaturated fatty acid derivative characterized by a terminal fluorine atom and a double bond at the 9-position. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthon for introducing fluorine into complex organic molecules, a key strategy in medicinal chemistry and materials science to modulate properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the development of novel bioactive compounds and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and metabolic disease research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides where fluorine incorporation enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating fluorinated polymers and surfactants with unique surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in life sciences to create labeled fatty acid analogs for studying metabolic pathways and enzyme mechanisms.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: A potential precursor for fluorine-containing mesogens used in advanced liquid crystal formulations.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a specialized reagent in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes to construct complex fluorinated architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	ω-Fluoro-9-Octadecenoic Acid
CAS No.	1478-37-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₃FO₂
Molecular Weight	300.45 g/mol
Synonyms	18-Fluoro-9-octadecenoic Acid; 18-Fluorooleic Acid; (E)-18-Fluoro-9-octadecenoic Acid; 9-Octadecenoic Acid, 18-fluoro-; ω-Fluoro-9-octadecenoic Acid; FA 18:1(9)-F; Fluorooleic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of ω-Fluoro-9-Octadecenoic Acid is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous purity and identity testing to ensure consistency and reliability for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). As a strong acid/organic solvent, it should be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment and stored separately from bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.