Description

14-Mercaptotetradecanoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain thiol fatty acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive thiol (-SH) and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group, enables precise molecular design and surface modification. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer science, and nanotechnology sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for creating functionalized materials, bioactive conjugates, and self-assembled monolayers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly for creating disulfide linkages or as a lipophilic modifier in prodrug design.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or functional monomer to introduce thiol groups into polymers, enhancing cross-linking capabilities and material properties.
• Surface Chemistry & Nanotechnology: A key precursor for forming self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold and other metal surfaces for biosensors, corrosion inhibition, and controlled surface wettability.
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the site-specific attachment of peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules to surfaces or carrier molecules via thiol-reactive chemistry.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in producing extreme pressure (EP) additives and antioxidants for industrial lubricants and specialty fuels.
• Material Science Research: Employed in developing novel organic-inorganic hybrid materials, functional coatings, and responsive gel networks.

Basic Information

Product Name	14-Mercaptotetradecanoic Acid
CAS No.	184639-68-7
Molecular Formula	C14H28O2S
Molecular Weight	260.44 g/mol
Synonyms	14-Sulfanyltetradecanoic Acid; Tetradecanoic Acid, 14-Mercapto-; 14-Mercaptomyristic Acid; ω-Mercaptotetradecanoic Acid; 14-Thiotetradecanoic Acid; 14-MTA; 14-Mercapto-tetradecanoic acid; 14-Mercapto-1-tetradecanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 14-Mercaptotetradecanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.