Description

14-Hydroxymyristic Acid is a hydroxylated, long-chain fatty acid derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal hydroxyl group on a C14 backbone, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing specialized surfactants, lubricants, and bioactive compounds. This product is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for esters, polymers, and other functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of prodrugs, lipid-based drug delivery systems, and bioactive molecules.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: Serves as a key raw material for manufacturing non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Acts as a precursor for emollients, viscosity modifiers, and conditioning agents in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Utilized in formulating synthetic esters and specialty lubricants that require high thermal stability and low volatility.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to introduce hydroxyl functionality, improving adhesion, flexibility, or cross-linking potential.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for chemical biology studies and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	14-Hydroxymyristic Acid
CAS No.	17278-74-9
Molecular Formula	C14H28O3
Molecular Weight	244.37 g/mol
Synonyms	ω-Hydroxytetradecanoic Acid; 14-Hydroxytetradecanoic Acid; Tetradecanoic acid, 14-hydroxy-; Myristic acid, 14-hydroxy-; 14-Hydroxy myristic acid; Terminal Hydroxy Myristic Acid; ω-Hydroxy Myristic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 14-Hydroxymyristic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results for purity, appearance, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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