Description

2-Undecanol is a versatile, long-chain fatty alcohol with a wide range of industrial applications. This compound is valued for its hydrophobic properties and utility as a chemical intermediate and fragrance component. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a fragrance component in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products, and as a flavoring agent in food.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of plasticizers, surfactants, and lubricant additives.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the production of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Solvent and Carrier: Acts as a solvent for resins, waxes, and other organic compounds in specialty formulations.
• Antifoaming Agent: Utilized in industrial processes to control foam formation.
• Research & Development: Used in laboratory settings for chemical research and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Undecanol
CAS No.	1653-30-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₄O
Molecular Weight	172.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hendecanol; Undecan-2-ol; sec-Undecyl Alcohol; Methyl nonyl carbinol; 1-Methyldecyl alcohol; (±)-2-Undecanol; NSC 403697
EINECS	216-719-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Undecanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC analysis for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the required specifications for your application. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.439
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.830 - 0.835

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