Description

9-Hydroxyhexadecan-8-One is a high-purity, long-chain hydroxy ketone of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate for the production of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty surfactants. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and flavor & fragrance industries seeking to introduce specific stereochemistry and functional groups into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with long aliphatic chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides where its specific carbon skeleton is incorporated.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musk-like odorants and other complex aroma chemicals due to its ketone functionality and molecular weight.
• Specialty Surfactant Production: Employed in the synthesis of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable substrate for studying stereoselective reactions, including asymmetric reductions and nucleophilic additions to ketones.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Investigated as a potential intermediate for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Hydroxyhexadecan-8-One
CAS No.	4444-11-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	256.43 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Hydroxypalmitone; 8-Hexadecanone, 9-hydroxy-; 9-Hydroxy-8-hexadecanone; 16-Hydroxy-9-pentadecanone; 9-Hydroxyhexadecan-8-one; 8-Hexadecanone,9-hydroxy-; 9-Hydroxypentadecyl methyl ketone; 9-Hydroxy C16 Ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-Hydroxyhexadecan-8-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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