Description

1-Decanol, 3-Methoxy-, (3R)- is a chiral, long-chain fatty alcohol derivative with a specific stereochemistry at the 3-position. This compound matters as a high-value chiral building block and intermediate, offering precise molecular architecture for advanced synthesis. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries for developing enantiomerically pure active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is chirality-dependent.
• Specialty Fragrance & Flavor: Serves as a precursor for high-value aroma chemicals, leveraging its specific structure for unique olfactory properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Investigated as a chiral dopant or mesogenic unit in the development of functional organic materials.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Potential building block for synthesizing novel chiral ligands used in catalytic asymmetric transformations.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies of lipid membrane interactions and as a standard in analytical chemistry due to its defined stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Decanol, 3-Methoxy-, (3R)-
CAS No.	185954-75-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₄O₂
Molecular Weight	188.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Methoxy-1-decanol; (3R)-3-Methoxydecan-1-ol; (R)-3-Methoxydecyl alcohol; 1-Decanol, 3-methoxy-, (3R)-; (R)-(-)-3-Methoxy-1-decanol; Decyl alcohol, 3-methoxy-, (R)-; (R)-3-Methoxy-1-hydroxydecane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Decanol, 3-Methoxy-, (3R)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC or GC, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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