Description

(S)-9-Hydroxydecanoic Acid is a chiral, optically active hydroxy fatty acid of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its defined stereochemistry makes it a valuable chiral building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, including bioactive compounds and natural products. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop enantiomerically pure products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in prostaglandin and leukotriene analog development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations involving fatty acid oxidation and modification.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of chiral lactones and musk-like compounds used in premium fragrance formulations.
• Material Science: A potential monomer for creating functionalized, biodegradable polymers with specific stereoregularity and properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a test substrate or ligand precursor in the development and optimization of chiral catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-9-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
CAS No.	35433-72-8
Molecular Formula	C10H20O3
Molecular Weight	188.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-9-Hydroxycapric Acid; (9S)-9-Hydroxydecanoic Acid; (S)-9-Hydroxy-n-decanoic Acid; D-(-)-9-Hydroxydecanoic Acid; (S)-9-Hydroxydecylic Acid; 9-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, (S)-; (S)-9-Hydroxycaprinic Acid; L-9-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-9-Hydroxydecanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, NMR, and IR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to prevent oxidation and absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	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.