Description

Tetradecanoic Acid, 6-Hydroxy- is a hydroxylated fatty acid derivative that serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a hydroxyl group at the 6-position of a tetradecanoic acid chain, provides a functional handle for further chemical modifications. This compound is of significant interest to research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the synthesis of complex molecules, surfactants, and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific fatty acid derivatives are required.
• Specialty Surfactants & Emulsifiers: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel, biodegradable non-ionic surfactants with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other performance polymers.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Utilized in the synthesis of esters and other derivatives that function as emollients, thickeners, or delivery agents in high-end formulations.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: A building block for manufacturing synthetic esters used as base stocks or performance additives in lubricants and functional fluids.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic studies, enzyme substrate research, and as a standard in analytical chromatography for lipid analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecanoic Acid, 6-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	1747-18-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₈O₃
Molecular Weight	244.37 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxytetradecanoic Acid; 6-Hydroxymyristic Acid; (+/-)-6-Hydroxytetradecanoic Acid; DL-6-Hydroxytetradecanoic Acid; ω-6-Hydroxytetradecanoic Acid; 6-Hydroxy-n-tetradecanoic Acid; Tetradecanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-; 1747-18-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetradecanoic Acid, 6-Hydroxy- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (by HPLC or GC), chiral purity (if applicable), and specified impurity limits. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research-grade synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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