Description

[R-(Z)]-12-Hydroxy-9-Octadecenamide is a high-purity, stereospecific fatty acid amide derivative. This compound matters as a key chiral intermediate and bioactive molecule for advanced research and synthesis in pharmaceutical and fine chemical development. It is needed by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and studying lipid-mediated biological pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral building block for the synthesis of bioactive molecules and potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in lipidomics and studies of fatty acid amide signaling pathways.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a precursor for novel surfactants or plant growth regulators with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Cosmetic Science: Investigated for use in advanced skincare formulations due to its structural similarity to skin-identical lipids.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis research to construct complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	[R-(Z)]-12-Hydroxy-9-Octadecenamide
CAS No.	35732-94-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₅NO₂
Molecular Weight	297.48 g/mol
Synonyms	(R,Z)-12-Hydroxyoctadec-9-enamide; (R)-12-Hydroxy-9(Z)-octadecenamide; 12(R)-Hydroxy-9-cis-octadecenoic acid amide; Ricinoleamide; (R)-Ricinoleamide; 9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z,12R)-; 12-Hydroxy-cis-9-octadecenamide (stereospecific)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [R-(Z)]-12-Hydroxy-9-Octadecenamide is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure identity, strength, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
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.