Description

Methyl 12-Bromododecanoate is a versatile brominated fatty acid ester, a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive bromine terminus and long alkyl chain, enabling precise chain extension and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries seeking to synthesize complex molecules, surfactants, or liquid crystal materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating long-chain alkyl derivatives or prodrugs.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the production of specialized polymers, including functionalized polyesters and liquid crystalline polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in nucleophilic substitution reactions (e.g., with amines or thiols) to introduce a 12-carbon chain with a terminal ester group.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Precursor: Intermediate for manufacturing specialty surfactants, emulsifiers, and synthetic lubricants with tailored hydrophobic properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Heck or Suzuki reactions, for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Lipid & Biochemical Research: Used in the study and synthesis of modified lipids, fatty acid analogs, and fluorescent probes for biological membrane research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 12-Bromododecanoate
CAS No.	26825-95-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₅BrO₂
Molecular Weight	293.24 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Bromododecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl ω-Bromododecanoate; Methyl 12-Bromolaurate; Dodecanoic Acid, 12-Bromo-, Methyl Ester; Lauric Acid, 12-Bromo-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 12-Bromododecylate; Bromododecanoic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 12-Bromododecanoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis 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 in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.460 - 1.470
Density	~1.15 g/cm³

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