Description

12-Ketooleic Acid is a high-purity, monounsaturated keto fatty acid derivative, serving as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring a ketone group on the carbon chain, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing specialized oleochemicals and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and manufacturers of advanced lubricants and surfactants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile building block for producing modified fatty acids, esters, and other oleochemical derivatives.
• Lubricant & Grease Additives: Used to formulate high-performance synthetic lubricants with enhanced thermal and oxidative stability.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: Serves as a raw material for creating specialized non-ionic and anionic surfactants.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent in organic chemistry research and analytical method development.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a reactive modifier to introduce functional groups into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Ketooleic Acid
CAS No.	5455-97-0
Molecular Formula	C18H34O3
Molecular Weight	298.46 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Oxo-9-octadecenoic acid; 12-Oxooctadec-9-enoic acid; 12-Keto-9-octadecenoic acid; (9Z)-12-Oxooctadec-9-enoic acid; Lesquerolic acid ketone; 12-Oleic ketone acid
EINECS	226-704-5

Quality Control

Our 12-Ketooleic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC, identity confirmation (IR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.