Description

2-Iodohexadecan-1-ol is a high-purity, long-chain iodo-alcohol intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block, enabling the introduction of the hexadecyl chain and iodine functionality into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of lipid-based drug molecules, prodrugs, and bioactive compounds with modified pharmacokinetic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of surfactants, emulsifiers, and specialized agrochemical agents.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for surface-active agents, liquid crystals, and polymers requiring specific hydrophobic and functional characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to construct complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: Potential use in biochemical research for modifying peptides, lipids, or other biomolecules due to its reactive iodine moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodohexadecan-1-ol
CAS No.	153657-85-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₃IO
Molecular Weight	368.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexadecanol, 2-iodo-; 2-Iodo-1-hexadecanol; ω-Iodopalmitic Alcohol; 2-Iodocetyl Alcohol; Hexadecyl Iodohydrin; 2-Iodopalmityl Alcohol; 2-Iodohexadecyl Alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodohexadecan-1-ol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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