Description

3-(R)-Hydroxydodecanoic Acid is a chiral hydroxy fatty acid characterized by a hydroxyl group at the R-configured third carbon of a twelve-carbon chain. This specific stereochemistry makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. The compound is supplied with high purity to meet the stringent requirements of complex chemical processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates and complex natural product analogs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialty chemicals, surfactants, and lubricants where specific stereochemistry influences performance.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research involving fatty acid derivatives.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for polymers, contributing to specific material properties like biodegradability or surface activity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Utilized in the development and testing of chiral catalysts and ligands for stereoselective reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(R)-Hydroxydodecanoic Acid
CAS No.	28254-78-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	216.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Hydroxydodecanoic acid; D-3-Hydroxydodecanoic acid; (3R)-3-Hydroxydodecanoic acid; 3R-Hydroxylauric acid; β-R-Hydroxylauric acid; β-Hydroxylauric acid (R-isomer); 3-Hydroxy C12:0 fatty acid (R); Lauric acid, 3-hydroxy-, (3R)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(R)-Hydroxydodecanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure identity, potency, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity chiral intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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