Description

Friedel-18-Ene is a high-purity, specialized organic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular frameworks in research and development. This product is essential for scientists and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific hydrocarbon backbones.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile building block for Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming transformations in R&D laboratories.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Employed in the preparation of novel organometallic complexes and catalytic systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of specific musk or amber-type fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Friedel-18-Ene
CAS No.	3391-15-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₆
Molecular Weight	252.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octadecene; α-Octadecene; (9Z)-Octadec-9-ene; 9-Octadecene; Olefin C18; Octadec-1-ene; Vinyl hexadecyl ether (related); Cetene (higher homologue)
EINECS	222-232-2

Quality Control

Every batch of Friedel-18-Ene is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and research materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and prolong shelf life. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg

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