Description

12-Fluoro-2-Dodecenoic Acid is a fluorinated, unsaturated fatty acid derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique combination of a terminal fluorine atom and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid moiety, enabling precise molecular modifications. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in metabolic disease and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier for synthesizing specialty polymers with tailored surface properties.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry to create labeled analogs for studying metabolic pathways and enzyme mechanisms.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Acts as a fluorinated component in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, Michael additions, and other transformations to introduce fluorinated alkenoic acid chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Fluoro-2-Dodecenoic Acid
CAS No.	1648-46-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₁FO₂
Molecular Weight	216.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-12-Fluoro-2-dodecenoic Acid; 12-Fluorododec-2-enoic Acid; 2-Dodecenoic acid, 12-fluoro-; trans-12-Fluoro-2-dodecenoic Acid; ω-Fluoro-δ2-dodecenoic Acid; FA(12:1(2E)-12F); 12-Fluoro-2E-dodecenoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 12-Fluoro-2-Dodecenoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

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). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider holding under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (E-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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