Description

(R)-Octadeca-5,6-Dienoic Acid is a high-purity, chiral unsaturated fatty acid derivative characterized by its specific (R)-configuration and conjugated diene system. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of stereochemically defined molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates and lipid-based therapeutics.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and functionalized surfactants where the specific stereochemistry influences material properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and lipidomics research.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a starting material or ligand precursor in the development of chiral catalysts for stereoselective reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: A potential intermediate for synthesizing chiral aroma compounds with specific olfactory characteristics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile tool for synthetic organic chemists exploring new methodologies and complex natural product synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Octadeca-5,6-Dienoic Acid
CAS No.	5204-84-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	280.45 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-5,6-Octadecadienoic Acid; (5E,6E)-(R)-Octadeca-5,6-dienoic Acid; (R)-Laballenic Acid; (R)-5,6-Octadecadienoic Acid; (R)-all-cis-5,6-Octadecadienoic Acid; (R)-C18:2δ5,6; (R)-configuration Laballenic Acid
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Quality Control

Our production of (R)-Octadeca-5,6-Dienoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy to confirm identity, enantiomeric excess, and purity. A comprehensive 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. For long-term stability, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C. The material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (R)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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