Description

Decanoic Acid, 2,5-Dioxo-1-Pyrrolidinyl Ester is a specialized active ester derivative of capric acid, designed for efficient acylation and coupling reactions in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial building block for introducing the decanoyl moiety under mild conditions, offering high reactivity and selectivity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for prodrug development and peptide modification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific fatty acid side chains.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polyamides, polyesters, and surface-modifying polymers.
• Bioconjugation: Employed in biochemical research for labeling proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules with lipophilic tags.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive: Serves as a precursor for high-performance ester-based lubricants and specialty surfactants.
• Material Science: Used in surface coating formulations and the development of advanced composite materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Decanoic Acid, 2,5-Dioxo-1-Pyrrolidinyl Ester
CAS No.	22102-66-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₃NO₄
Molecular Weight	269.34 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Decanoyloxy)succinimide; N-Decanoxysuccinimide; Succinimidyl Decanoate; Decanoic Acid N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester; NHS-Decanoate; Capric Acid N-Succinimidyl Ester; 1-[(Decanoyloxy)-2,5-pyrrolidinedione]; 2,5-Dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl Decanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Decanoic Acid, 2,5-Dioxo-1-Pyrrolidinyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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