Description

(E)-8-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) characterized by its specific trans-configuration at the 8-position. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and reference standard for research and industrial synthesis. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for producing herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Reference Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and quality control of fatty acid derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for producing surfactants, lubricant additives, and other oleochemical derivatives.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in lipidomics and metabolic studies to understand lipid pathways and membrane biology.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce specific functional groups into polymers for enhanced properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-8-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	26528-50-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₃₆O₂
Molecular Weight	296.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (E)-8-Octadecenoate; trans-8-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl trans-8-Octadecenoate; (E)-8-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; 8-Octadecenoic Acid, Methyl Ester, (E)-; Methyl Elaidate (positional isomer); 8-trans-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Fatty Acid Methyl Ester C18:1 trans-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (E)-8-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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