Description

(-)-3-Tridecanol CAS NO 54831-34-4 is a chiral secondary alcohol characterized by a specific optical rotation and a thirteen-carbon chain. This compound is 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 in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients, ligands, and fragrances.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate for the production of enantiomerically pure drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in the synthesis of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators to study structure-activity relationships.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands, catalysts, and auxiliaries used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the research and development of chiral aroma chemicals, where stereochemistry influences scent profile.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier for creating polymers with specific chiral properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and stereoselective reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-3-Tridecanol
CAS No.	54831-34-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	200.36 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-3-Tridecanol; (S)-3-Tridecanol; (S)-Tridecan-3-ol; 3-Tridecanol, (3S)-; L-3-Tridecanol; (3S)-Tridecan-3-ol; 1-Decyl-1-ethanol; 3-Hydroxytridecane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (-)-3-Tridecanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC or GC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming key parameters such as chemical identity, enantiomeric excess (ee), and purity.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (ee)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]	Contact for details

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