Description

2-Oxoundecanoic Acid is a versatile keto acid with an 11-carbon chain, offering a unique bifunctional structure that combines a carboxylic acid group with a ketone moiety. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. It is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, fragrance, and life science industries seeking to introduce specific carbonyl and acid functionalities into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Precursor: Acts as a starting material for creating specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, polyesters, and coatings, where its functional groups can be used for cross-linking or chain extension.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for various organic transformations, including condensation and Grignard reactions.
• Biochemical Research: Investigated as a potential metabolite analog or inhibitor in metabolic pathway studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxoundecanoic Acid
CAS No.	34634-92-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	200.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ketoundecanoic Acid; α-Ketoundecanoic Acid; 2-Oxo-undecanoic acid; 2-Oxoundecanoic acid; 2-Oxododecanoic acid (common misnomer); Undecanoic acid, 2-oxo-; 2-Ketododecanoic acid (common misnomer); α-Oxoundecanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxoundecanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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