Description

(Z)-11-[(2R,3S)-3-Pentyloxiran-2-Yl]Undec-9-Enoic Acid is a high-purity, chiral epoxide-containing fatty acid derivative with significant synthetic utility. This compound serves as a versatile and critical chiral building block for the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in the production of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other specialized lipid mediators.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the multi-step synthesis of prostaglandin analogues and other eicosanoids with therapeutic potential.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or precursor in studies investigating lipid metabolism, inflammation pathways, and receptor-ligand interactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the construction of complex natural products and specialty chemicals requiring its specific stereochemistry and functional groups.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Studies: Serves as a substrate or model compound for developing and testing new catalytic methodologies for epoxide ring-opening or functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-11-[(2R,3S)-3-Pentyloxiran-2-Yl]Undec-9-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	17966-13-1
Molecular Formula	C18H32O3
Molecular Weight	296.45 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-11-[(2R,3S)-3-Pentyloxiran-2-yl]undec-9-enoic acid; (11Z)-11-[(2R,3S)-3-Pentyloxiran-2-yl]undec-9-enoic Acid; 11-[(2R,3S)-3-Pentyloxiran-2-yl]-(Z)-9-undecenoic Acid; 11-[(2R,3S)-3-Pentyl-2-oxiranyl]-9-undecenoic acid, (Z)-; (Z)-11-(3-Pentyloxiran-2-yl)undec-9-enoic acid; Chiral Epoxy Fatty Acid; Prostaglandin F2α Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of (Z)-11-[(2R,3S)-3-Pentyloxiran-2-Yl]Undec-9-Enoic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure high chiral purity and chemical integrity. Every batch is fully characterized and tested against established specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (HPLC), enantiomeric excess, and related substances is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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