Description

11-Tricosene is a high-purity, long-chain alkene of significant interest in organic synthesis and specialized industrial applications. Its specific molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for producing fine chemicals, surfactants, and performance materials. This compound is primarily sought by R&D laboratories, specialty chemical manufacturers, and industries involved in the development of pheromones, lubricant additives, and polymer modifiers.

Application

• Pheromone Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of insect sex pheromones for agricultural pest management.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating longer-chain compounds, specialty alcohols, and esters.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Used in the formulation of high-performance synthetic lubricants and fuel system modifiers.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a comonomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polyolefins and waxes.
• Surface Chemistry: Employed in the development of non-ionic surfactants and surface-active agents.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a precursor for certain musk-like fragrance components.
• Research & Development: A standard compound for chromatographic studies and chemical research in academia and industry.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in self-assembled monolayers and advanced coating formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Tricosene
CAS No.	52078-56-5
Molecular Formula	C23H46
Molecular Weight	322.62 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-11-Tricosene; cis-11-Tricosene; Muscalure; 11-Tricosene (cis-); Tricos-11-ene; 11-cis-Tricosene; Insect Sex Pheromone (Component); (Z)-Tricos-11-ene
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Quality Control

Our 11-Tricosene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific research or commercial grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0% (typical >97%)
Isomeric Purity (cis-)	≥ 90.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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