Description

1-Nitrododecane is a long-chain nitroalkane derivative, serving as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a precursor for amines, amino alcohols, and other functionalized compounds through reduction and other chemical transformations. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant & Detergent Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the production of amine oxide and betaine surfactants.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Utilized in the development of additives for lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce nitro or amino functional groups into polymers for specialized properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for nitro-aldol reactions and the preparation of other nitro compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Nitrododecane
CAS No.	16891-99-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₅NO₂
Molecular Weight	215.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecane, 1-nitro-; Nitrododecane; n-Dodecyl nitrite; Lauryl nitrite; 1-Nitrododecane; Nitro-dodecane; Nitro dodecane; Nitroalkane C12
EINECS	240-933-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Nitrododecane is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture uptake and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL

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