Description

15-Phenylpentadecanoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid derivative featuring a phenyl group at the terminal end of its aliphatic chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for lipid-based drug delivery systems.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Precursor: Used in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers and as a mesogenic unit in the development of advanced liquid crystal materials.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Research: Acts as a model compound for studying the structure-activity relationships of novel anionic or non-ionic surfactants due to its amphiphilic nature.
• Biochemical Probe: Employed in metabolic studies and lipidomics research to investigate fatty acid metabolism and incorporation into complex lipids.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in coupling reactions, chain extensions, and the preparation of more complex aromatic fatty acid derivatives.
• Lubricant & Additive Component: Investigated for use in formulating high-performance synthetic lubricants and functional additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	15-Phenylpentadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	40228-93-1
Molecular Formula	C21H34O2
Molecular Weight	318.50 g/mol
Synonyms	15-Phenylpentadecanoic Acid; ω-Phenylpentadecanoic Acid; 15-Phenoxypentadecanoic Acid (common misnomer); Pentadecanoic acid, 15-phenyl-; 15-Phenylpentadecylic Acid; 15-Phenoxy-pentadecanoic acid; 15-Phenyl-n-pentadecanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 15-Phenylpentadecanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

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%

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