Description

[2R,4R,6R,8R,(-)]-2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-13-Tetradecenoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, stereochemically defined fatty acid methyl ester derivative. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of complex natural products and bioactive molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise stereochemical control in their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of macrolide antibiotics, prostaglandins, and other stereochemically complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides and pheromones, where specific stereochemistry is critical for biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specific, high-value chiral aroma chemicals.
• Advanced Material Research: Building block for creating chiral liquid crystals or polymers with specific optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in asymmetric synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and carbon-carbon bond formation, as a stereodefined component.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies of lipid metabolism and as a standard for analytical method development due to its defined structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2R,4R,6R,8R,(-)]-2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-13-Tetradecenoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	27829-59-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₃₆O₂
Molecular Weight	296.49 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-13-tetradecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; (2R,4R,6R,8R)-2,4,6,8-Tetramethyltridec-12-enoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (2R,4R,6R,8R)-2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-13-tetradecenoate; 13-Tetradecenoic Acid, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-, Methyl Ester, [2R-(2R*,4R*,6R*,8R*)]-; Chiral Tetramethylated Fatty Acid Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of [2R,4R,6R,8R,(-)]-2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-13-Tetradecenoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure excellent enantiomeric and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical R&D and manufacturing processes.

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 acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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