Description

Methyl Undecanoate is a high-purity fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) valued for its consistent quality and versatility as a key intermediate and reference standard. This compound is essential for industries requiring precise chemical building blocks for synthesis or reliable analytical benchmarks. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for quality control and research.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile C11 synthon for producing surfactants, lubricants, plasticizers, and other functional materials.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying esterification reactions, lipid chemistry, and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Undecanoate
CAS No.	1731-86-8
Molecular Formula	C12H24O2
Molecular Weight	200.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl n-Undecanoate; Undecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Hendecanoate; Methyl Undecanoate; Methyl Undecylate; n-Undecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; C11:0 Methyl Ester; Methyl n-Hendecanoate
EINECS	217-052-0

Quality Control

Our Methyl Undecanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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, acids, and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.876
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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