Description

14-Oxohexadecanoic Acid is a high-purity keto fatty acid derivative, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a carbonyl group at the C14 position, makes it a valuable building block for producing complex molecules with specific functional properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs, steroid derivatives, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Perfumery & Fragrance: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing macrocyclic musk compounds and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialized polyesters, polyamides, and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile building block for constructing long-chain fatty acid derivatives, lactones, and other complex organic structures in academic and industrial R&D.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive: Used to develop high-performance additives that modify viscosity and surface activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	14-Oxohexadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	139418-87-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀O₃
Molecular Weight	270.41 g/mol
Synonyms	ω-Oxopalmitic Acid; 14-Ketohexadecanoic Acid; 14-Oxopalmitic Acid; Hexadecanoic acid, 14-oxo-; 14-Oxohexadecanoic acid; 14-Ketopalmitic Acid; Palmitic acid, 14-oxo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 14-Oxohexadecanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from research to commercial-scale production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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