Description

Decylmalonic Acid is a versatile long-chain dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a malonate moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific carbon chain lengths and functional groups into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aliphatic chain influences bioavailability and activity.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to modify the properties of polyesters, polyamides, and alkyd resins, enhancing flexibility or chemical resistance.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing ester-based additives that improve lubricity, stability, and cold-flow properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Knoevenagel condensations and other C-C bond forming reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: Used to produce anionic surfactants with tailored hydrophobic character for specialized cleaning formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decylmalonic Acid
CAS No.	4372-29-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O₄
Molecular Weight	244.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Decanemalonic Acid; Decane-1,1-dicarboxylic Acid; Decylmethylenemalonic Acid; 2-Decylpropanedioic Acid; 1,1-Dicarboxydecane; Malonic Acid, Decyl-; Undecane-1,1-dicarboxylic Acid (common misnomer); Dodecanedioic Acid, 2-methyl- (related structure)
EINECS	224-476-4

Quality Control

Our Decylmalonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing 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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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