Description

Ethyl 15-Bromopentadecanoate is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid ester derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromine moiety, which facilitates carbon-carbon bond formation and chain extension, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of long-chain bioactive molecules, prostaglandin analogs, and lipid-based drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized surfactants, adjuvants, and active ingredients requiring specific hydrophobic chain lengths.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the creation of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2), Grignard reagent formation, and carbon chain homologation in complex molecule assembly.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Technology: Potential precursor for synthesizing mesogenic compounds with specific alkyl chain segments.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient Synthesis: Intermediate for producing esters and other compounds used in emollients and skin-conditioning agents.
• Lipid & Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or probe in metabolic studies, membrane research, and the synthesis of labeled fatty acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 15-Bromopentadecanoate
CAS No.	101592-34-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₃BrO₂
Molecular Weight	349.35 g/mol
Synonyms	15-Bromopentadecanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 15-Bromopentadecanoate; Pentadecanoic acid, 15-bromo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl ω-bromopentadecanoate; 15-Bromo-pentadecansäure-ethylester; Bromo C15 Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 15-Bromopentadecanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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