Description

(R)-12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid is a high-purity, chiral hydroxy fatty acid with the CAS number 5762-36-7. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and bioactive molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure components for asymmetric synthesis and product development.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs).
• For research and development of novel agrochemicals, including pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• In the production of specialty surfactants and emulsifiers with specific stereochemical properties.
• As a precursor for synthesizing advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• In biochemical research as a standard or reagent for studying lipid metabolism and enzyme activity.
• For the development of chiral stationary phases used in chromatographic separation techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	5762-36-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₆O₃
Molecular Weight	300.48 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-12-Hydroxystearic Acid; D-12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid; (R)-12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid; (12R)-12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid; (R)-12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid; 12(R)-Hydroxy Stearic Acid; 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid, (R)-; 12-Hydroxystearic Acid, (R)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific chiral purity, chemical identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (R-enantiomer)
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.