Description

(R,16E)-Octadeca-5,6,16-Trienoic Acid CAS NO 18689-88-8 is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty acid derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry and conjugated triene system. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require precise molecular scaffolds for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral precursor for the synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other bioactive lipid mediators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel plant growth regulators and pheromones due to its specific unsaturated structure.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for constructing complex natural products and molecules with defined stereocenters.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of lipid metabolism, enzyme-substrate interactions, and cell signaling pathways.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifier for creating polymers with unique properties derived from its reactive olefinic bonds.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for quality control and method development in related chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R,16E)-Octadeca-5,6,16-Trienoic Acid
CAS No.	18689-88-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₈O₂
Molecular Weight	276.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-16E-Octadeca-5,6,16-trienoic acid; (16E)-(R)-5,6,16-Octadecatrienoic acid; (R)-Laballenic Acid; (R)-Dehydrocrepenynic Acid; (R)-5,6,16-Octadecatrienoic acid; (R,16E)-5,6,16-Octadecatrienoic acid; FA(18:3(5,6,16)); (R)-C18:3δ5,6,16 acid
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Quality Control

Our (R,16E)-Octadeca-5,6,16-Trienoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity suitable for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (R)-enantiomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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