Description

Potassium (Z)-Hexadec-9-Enoate is the potassium salt of palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. This high-purity specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced synthesis and formulation. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking consistent quality and reliable supply for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring specific fatty acid salt moieties.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as an emulsifier, surfactant, or skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and other topical products.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard, reagent, or substrate in lipid metabolism studies, membrane research, and enzymatic assays.
• Specialty Surfactant Production: A key raw material for manufacturing high-value, mild anionic surfactants with specific chain length and unsaturation.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluid Additive: Provides friction-modifying and anti-wear properties in specialized industrial fluid formulations.
• Food-Grade Additive (potential): Can be explored for use as an emulsifier or anti-caking agent in food systems, subject to regulatory approval and specific grade availability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium (Z)-Hexadec-9-Enoate
CAS No.	18175-44-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₉KO₂
Molecular Weight	292.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Palmitoleate; (Z)-9-Hexadecenoic Acid Potassium Salt; cis-9-Hexadecenoic Acid Potassium Salt; Palmitoleic Acid Potassium Salt; 9-Hexadecenoic Acid (Z)-, Potassium Salt; Potassium cis-9-Hexadecenoate; C16:1 (n-7) Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium (Z)-Hexadec-9-Enoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent caking or degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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