Description

5-Oxoundecanoic Acid is a versatile keto fatty acid derivative with an 11-carbon chain, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, which enables its use in the production of complex molecules and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of lipid-based drug molecules and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific long-chain fatty acid modifications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and resins with tailored properties such as flexibility or biodegradability.
• Fragrance & Flavor Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of musk-like compounds and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for carbon chain elongation, cyclization reactions, and the preparation of other keto-acids.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive: Utilized in the formulation of high-performance industrial lubricants and surfactants where specific chain length and functional groups are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Oxoundecanoic Acid
CAS No.	16424-28-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	200.28 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ketoundecanoic Acid; 5-Oxo-undecanoic Acid; 5-Oxononane-1-carboxylic Acid; Undecanoic acid, 5-oxo-; 5-Oxododecanoic Acid (common misnomer); Levulinic acid, heptyl-; 5-Keto C11 Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Oxoundecanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. While typically supplied as a technical or research grade, production can be aligned with cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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