Description

16-Mercapto-1-Hexadecanol is a bifunctional organic compound featuring both a terminal thiol (-SH) and a terminal hydroxyl (-OH) group on a long alkyl chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and surface modifier, enabling covalent attachment to various substrates and subsequent functionalization. It is particularly sought after in advanced materials science and nanotechnology for creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include electronics, sensor development, and biomedical research for surface engineering and bio-conjugation applications.

Application

• Surface Modification & Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs): Forms well-ordered monolayers on gold, silver, and other metal surfaces for corrosion inhibition, lubrication, and creating specific surface properties.
• Nanotechnology & Microfabrication: Acts as a molecular linker or spacer in the fabrication of biosensors, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and nano-electronic devices.
• Bioconjugation & Biomedical Research: Used to functionalize nanoparticles, quantum dots, and biosensor surfaces with biomolecules (e.g., proteins, DNA) for targeted drug delivery and diagnostic assays.
• Lubricant & Additive Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized lubricant additives and surfactants due to its dual functionality.
• Polymer & Material Science: Functions as a chain transfer agent in controlled radical polymerizations or as a cross-linking agent to modify polymer properties.
• Corrosion Science: Applied as a protective coating precursor on metal surfaces to enhance corrosion resistance in harsh environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	16-Mercapto-1-Hexadecanol
CAS No.	114896-32-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄OS
Molecular Weight	274.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexadecanethiol, 16-hydroxy-; 16-Hydroxy-1-hexadecanethiol; 16-Hydroxyhexadecyl mercaptan; ω-Mercaptohexadecanol; Hexadecane-1-thiol, 16-hydroxy-; 16-Mercaptohexadecan-1-ol; (16-Mercaptohexadecyl) alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 16-Mercapto-1-Hexadecanol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FT-IR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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