Description

8-(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yloxy)Octanoic Acid is a valuable bifunctional organic intermediate featuring a carboxylic acid group and a protected hydroxyl moiety. This compound is essential for synthetic chemists requiring precise control over molecular architecture in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized in the research and development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, where its unique structure serves as a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a linear carbon chain with terminal acid and protected alcohol functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its aliphatic acid structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in peptide coupling reactions, esterifications, and as a precursor for generating more complex ethers and esters after deprotection.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive Precursor: Used to synthesize derivatives that act as friction modifiers, emulsifiers, or corrosion inhibitors in industrial formulations.
• Linker Chemistry: Utilized in bioconjugation and the development of prodrugs, where the acid group facilitates attachment to other molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yloxy)Octanoic Acid
CAS No.	54699-43-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O₄
Molecular Weight	244.33 g/mol
Synonyms	8-[(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy]octanoic acid; Octanoic acid, 8-[(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy]-; 8-(THP-Oxy)octanoic Acid; 8-(Tetrahydropyran-2-yloxy)octanoic acid; 8-O-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)octanoic acid; THP-protected 8-hydroxyoctanoic acid; 8-Hydroxyoctanoic acid THP ether
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Quality Control

Our 8-(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yloxy)Octanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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