Description

(11Z,13E)-Hexadecadien-1-Ol CAS NO 111872-80-1 is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty alcohol with a specific conjugated diene structure. This compound serves as a crucial chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the production of complex natural products and bioactive molecules. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking to create stereochemically defined target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other bioactive lipid mediators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating pheromones and other biologically active agents used in crop protection.
• Specialty Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Precursor for the manufacture of specific musk and floral scent molecules with defined stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Used in methodological studies for stereoselective synthesis, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Material Science: Monomer or modifier for synthesizing specialized polymers with unique properties derived from its long-chain diene structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	(11Z,13E)-Hexadecadien-1-Ol
CAS No.	111872-80-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀O
Molecular Weight	238.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(11Z,13E)-Hexadeca-11,13-dien-1-ol; (Z,E)-11,13-Hexadecadien-1-ol; 11-cis,13-trans-Hexadecadien-1-ol; Bombykol (isomer of); Hexadeca-11Z,13E-dien-1-ol; Fatty alcohol C16:2 (11Z,13E); Unsaturated C16 alcohol
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Quality Control

Our (11Z,13E)-Hexadecadien-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by GC or HPLC, to ensure high stereochemical and chemical purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and isomer ratio is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maintain stability and prevent oxidation or polymerization. Keep away from strong oxidizers and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Ratio (11Z,13E)	≥ 98:2 (Z,E:E,E+Z,Z)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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