Description

8-Hydroxyhexadeca-4,6,10-Trienoic Acid is a long-chain hydroxy fatty acid derivative featuring conjugated triene functionality. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and a potential bioactive compound for advanced research and development. It is particularly relevant for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical sectors seeking novel building blocks for drug discovery, lipid-based formulations, or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex natural products, prostaglandin analogs, and other bioactive molecules.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Actives: Investigated for use in anti-aging and skin barrier repair formulations due to its structural similarity to skin lipids and potential biological activity.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies related to fatty acid metabolism, oxidation, and signaling pathways.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific functional groups and tailored material properties.
• Nutritional Science: Studied as a potential analog or metabolite of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in nutritional and metabolic research.
• Agrochemical Development: Explored as a precursor for novel plant growth regulators or eco-friendly pest management agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Hydroxyhexadeca-4,6,10-Trienoic Acid
CAS No.	111916-07-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₆O₃
Molecular Weight	266.38 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Hydroxy-4,6,10-hexadecatrienoic acid; (4E,6E,10E)-8-Hydroxyhexadeca-4,6,10-trienoic acid; 8-Hydroxyhexadecatrienoic acid; 8-OH-16:3δ4,6,10; 8-Hydroxy-4,6,10-hexadecatrienoic acid (mixed isomers); 8-Hydroxy-C16:3 acid; 8-Hydroxy fatty acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our 8-Hydroxyhexadeca-4,6,10-Trienoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets rigorous standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and hydrolysis. Due to its hygroscopic and oxygen-sensitive nature, the container should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Isomer Profile (GC/HPLC)	Reported on COA

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