Description

17-Octadecen-14-Yn-1-Ol is a long-chain fatty alcohol derivative featuring both an alkene and an alkyne functional group, making it a versatile intermediate for chemical synthesis. This unique structure provides a reactive handle for further functionalization, enabling the creation of specialized surfactants, lubricant additives, and pharmaceutical precursors. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and life sciences sectors for its bifunctional reactivity.

Application

• Specialty Surfactant Synthesis: Acts as a key hydrophobic intermediate for producing non-ionic and cationic surfactants with tailored properties.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Used to manufacture friction modifiers and viscosity index improvers for high-performance lubricants.
• Pharmaceutical & Agro-chemical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce long alkyl chains with unsaturated sites into polymers, modifying flexibility and cross-linking potential.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel organic transformations via its alkene and alkyne groups.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Intermediate: Used in the production of esters and other derivatives for emollients and texture enhancers in personal care formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	17-Octadecen-14-Yn-1-Ol
CAS No.	18202-28-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₂O
Molecular Weight	264.45 g/mol
Synonyms	14-Heptadecen-11-yn-1-ol; 17-Octadecene-14-yne-1-ol; (Z)-17-Octadecen-14-yn-1-ol; Octadecenynol; Fatty alcohol C18:1-yne; 1-Hydroxy-17-octadecen-14-yne
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Quality Control

Our 17-Octadecen-14-Yn-1-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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