Description

12-Fluorododecanoic Acid is a versatile fluorinated fatty acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal fluorine atom on a long alkyl chain, makes it an essential precursor for modifying surface properties and creating specialized materials. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require precise fluorination to alter compound behavior and performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to create hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings on various substrates, including textiles, metals, and polymers.
• Fluorinated Surfactant & Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or precursor for producing specialty fluorosurfactants and high-performance fluoropolymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Development: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric materials for display and electronic applications.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Employed in creating labeled fatty acid analogs for metabolic pathway studies and imaging applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Fluorododecanoic Acid
CAS No.	593-11-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃FO₂
Molecular Weight	218.31 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Fluorolauric Acid; ω-Fluorododecanoic Acid; Dodecanoic acid, 12-fluoro-; 12-Fluorododecylic Acid; Perfluorododecanoic Acid (Note: This is a common misnomer, correct for the perfluoro analogue); 1-Fluoroundecane-1-carboxylic Acid; 12-Fluoro-1-dodecanoic Acid; FA 12:0-F
EINECS	209-795-6

Quality Control

Our 12-Fluorododecanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical properties. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, we recommend keeping the product at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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