Description

[R,(-)]-3-Tetradecanol is a chiral secondary alcohol of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its defined stereochemistry makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for the production of complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on asymmetric synthesis, fragrance development, and the study of lipid-based systems.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used in the research and development of high-value aroma chemicals and flavor compounds where its specific enantiomeric form contributes to the desired olfactory profile.
• Liquid Crystal and Advanced Material Research: Acts as a chiral dopant or precursor in the development of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other functional organic materials.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysts used in enantioselective reactions.
• Biochemical and Lipid Studies: Used as a standard or probe in research related to lipid metabolism, membrane biophysics, and enzymatic studies involving chiral alcohols.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a defined, long-chain chiral center for constructing more complex natural products and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	[R,(-)]-3-Tetradecanol
CAS No.	4476-77-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₀O
Molecular Weight	214.39 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Tetradecanol; (R)-(-)-3-Tetradecanol; (-)-3-Tetradecanol; (R)-Tetradecan-3-ol; (3R)-Tetradecan-3-ol; 3-Tetradecanol, (R)-; (R)-3-Hydroxytetradecane; (R)-β-Tetradecanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [R,(-)]-3-Tetradecanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity, with specifications typically covering identity, assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results from analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, and polarimetry is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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