Description

14(R,S)-Fluoro-6-Thiaheptadecanoic Acid is a specialized fluorinated fatty acid derivative containing a sulfur atom within its alkyl chain. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate for modifying the physicochemical properties of target molecules, particularly in enhancing lipophilicity and metabolic stability. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, especially in metabolic disease and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor analog in enzymatic studies, particularly for fatty acid metabolism pathways.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for surface-modifying agents and specialty polymers requiring fluorine incorporation.
• Metabolite Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of labeled or fluorinated metabolites for pharmacokinetic and ADME studies.
• Medicinal Chemistry: A versatile scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) exploration due to its combined fluoro and thia functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	14(R,S)-Fluoro-6-Thiaheptadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	137564-72-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₁FO₂S
Molecular Weight	306.48 g/mol
Synonyms	14-Fluoro-6-thiaheptadecanoic acid; 6-Thia-14-fluoroheptadecanoic acid; Heptadecanoic acid, 14-fluoro-6-thia-; (R,S)-14-Fluoro-6-thiaheptadecanoic acid; 14-Fluoro-6-thia-heptadecansäure (German); Acide 14-fluoro-6-thiaheptadécanoïque (French); FLUORO-THIA FATTY ACID ANALOG
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Quality Control

Our 14(R,S)-Fluoro-6-Thiaheptadecanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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