Description

4-n-Undecylpyridine is a high-purity alkylpyridine derivative, valued for its unique surfactant and coordination properties. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds or modify material surfaces.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring lipophilic pyridine motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced bioavailability.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed as an effective component in corrosion inhibitor packages for industrial cooling and oilfield applications.
• Surfactant & Micelle Research: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study self-assembly, micelle formation, and as a template for nanomaterials.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a nitrogen-donor ligand for complexing metals in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Modification Agent: Used to functionalize polymers, silica, or other surfaces to alter hydrophobicity and introduce reactive sites.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-n-Undecylpyridine
CAS No.	1816-00-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₇N
Molecular Weight	233.39 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Undecylpyridine; 4-n-Undecylpyridine; 4-Pyridineheptadecane; 1-(Pyridin-4-yl)undecane; 4-Heptadecylpyridine (common naming variant); 4-n-Hendecylpyridine; 4-Pyridylundecyl; 4-(1-Undecyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Undecylpyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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