Description

(5E,8E)-Tetradeca-5,8-Dienoic Acid is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty acid derivative characterized by its specific conjugated diene structure. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical researchers, agrochemical developers, and specialty chemical manufacturers for use in organic synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Chemical Building Block: Employed in the production of fine chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymers.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate or standard in lipid metabolism studies and enzymatic assays.
• Material Science: Investigated for the development of novel surfactants, lubricant additives, and functional monomers.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile diene component in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5E,8E)-Tetradeca-5,8-Dienoic Acid
CAS No.	10390-16-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₄O₂
Molecular Weight	224.34 g/mol
Synonyms	(5E,8E)-5,8-Tetradecadienoic Acid; (E,E)-5,8-Tetradecadienoic Acid; 5,8-Tetradecadienoic Acid, (5E,8E)-; Tetradeca-5,8-dienoic acid; 5,8-Tetradecadienoic acid; Linoleic acid isomer; C14:2 (5E,8E) fatty acid
EINECS	233-842-1

Quality Control

Our (5E,8E)-Tetradeca-5,8-Dienoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize headspace and exposure to air after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 90.0% (5E,8E) isomer

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