Description

(2E,4E)-Octadeca-2,4-Dienoic Acid is a high-purity, conjugated diene fatty acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials research. Its unique conjugated diene structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules, including bioactive compounds and specialized polymers. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel products with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel surfactants, adjuvants, or active ingredients with specific biological activity.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with unique mechanical, optical, or responsive properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other transformations to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Biochemical Research: Investigated as an analog or derivative of natural fatty acids in metabolic pathway studies or lipidomics.
• Material Science: Explored for creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), liquid crystals, or other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2E,4E)-Octadeca-2,4-Dienoic Acid
CAS No.	342889-37-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	280.45 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E,4E)-Octadecadienoic Acid; trans,trans-Octadeca-2,4-dienoic Acid; Linolelaidic Acid (specific isomer); C18:2, n-14,16 (2E,4E); 2,4-Octadecadienoic acid, (2E,4E)-; FA(18:2(2E,4E))
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (2E,4E)-Octadeca-2,4-Dienoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and ensure long-term stability. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (2E,4E)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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