Description

7-Oxo-11-Dodecenoic Acid is a high-purity, unsaturated keto fatty acid derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a ketone and a terminal alkene group, makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceutical actives. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the fine chemical, flavor & fragrance, and advanced pharmaceutical sectors seeking to introduce specific functional groups into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other bioactive molecules.
• Flavor & Fragrance Synthesis: Used in the production of complex musk compounds and other high-value aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Michael additions, aldol condensations, and other C-C bond forming reactions due to its reactive sites.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial research for novel compound libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals requiring specific unsaturated keto-acid motifs.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced plant growth regulators or pesticide precursors.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxo-11-Dodecenoic Acid
CAS No.	54921-60-7
Molecular Formula	C12H20O3
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Dodecenoic acid, 7-oxo-; 7-Oxo-11-dodecenoic acid; (E)-7-Oxo-11-dodecenoic acid; 7-Keto-11-dodecenoic acid; 7-Oxododec-11-enoic acid; Unsaturated keto C12 acid; Prostaglandin intermediate F2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Oxo-11-Dodecenoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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