Description

Tetradecyl Iodide is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl iodide compound with the CAS registry number 19218-94-1. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and alkylating agent, valued for its reactivity in introducing the tetradecyl group into target molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material synthesis sectors, where precise carbon chain length and halogen functionality are critical for product development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for manufacturing herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Acts as a reliable alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions and Grignard reagent preparation.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Production: Employed in the creation of specialty surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and extreme-pressure additives.
• Material Science: Utilized in surface modification, polymer functionalization, and the development of liquid crystals.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical testing and method validation in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecyl Iodide
CAS No.	19218-94-1
Molecular Formula	C14H29I
Molecular Weight	324.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodotetradecane; Myristyl Iodide; n-Tetradecyl Iodide; Tetradecane, 1-iodo-; 1-Tetradecyl Iodide; Iodotetradecane; 19218-94-1; AI3-01324; NSC 7411
EINECS	242-896-7

Quality Control

Our Tetradecyl Iodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.15 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.485
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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