Description

2-Hexyl-3-Oxo-5-[(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yl)Oxy]-Hexadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), prostaglandin analogs, and other high-value chiral compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly in the prostaglandin and leukotriene analog families.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a chiral building block for constructing sophisticated molecular architectures in agrochemicals and specialty materials.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and bioactive compound libraries.
• Process Chemistry: Serves as a standardized intermediate for scaling up the production of target molecules from laboratory to pilot plant scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexyl-3-Oxo-5-[(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yl)Oxy]-Hexadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	104801-67-4
Molecular Formula	C28H50O5
Molecular Weight	466.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Hexyl-3-Oxo-5-[(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yl)Oxy]hexadecanoate; 5-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yloxy)-2-hexyl-3-oxo-hexadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; THP-Protected β-Keto Ester Intermediate; 2-Hexyl-3-oxo-5-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxy)hexadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; CAS 104801-67-4
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Hexyl-3-Oxo-5-[(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yl)Oxy]-Hexadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. All materials are fully characterized, and Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (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.