Description

12-Tridecynoic Acid is a long-chain fatty acid derivative featuring a terminal alkyne functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. This unique structure provides a reactive handle for click chemistry and other coupling reactions, enabling the precise construction of complex molecules and materials. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds, polymers, and surface modifiers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs via alkyne-azide cycloaddition (click chemistry).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aliphatic chain modifications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers, dendrimers, and functionalized surfaces with tailored properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Employed in labeling biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) for diagnostic assays, imaging probes, and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive: Investigated for use in formulating high-performance lubricants and surfactants where the alkyne group allows for further chemical attachment.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for constructing carbon-carbon bonds and introducing the tridecyl chain into target molecules in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Tridecynoic Acid
CAS No.	14502-46-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	210.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Tridec-12-ynoic acid; 12-Tridecynoic acid; 13-Dodecynoic acid; Terminal alkyne fatty acid C13; 12-Tridecynic acid; 12-Tridecinic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 12-Tridecynoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and identification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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