Description

11-Formylundeca-4,8-Dienoic Acid is a specialized, high-value intermediate featuring both a formyl group and a dienoic acid moiety in its structure. This unique bifunctional nature makes it a versatile building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and fine chemical production. It is particularly valuable for pharmaceutical chemists and R&D laboratories working on the development of novel active ingredients, fragrances, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other bioactive lipid mediators.
• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating complex, long-chain aldehydes and acids that contribute to unique scent and flavor profiles.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile diene and electrophile in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions for constructing complex carbocyclic and heterocyclic frameworks.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer to introduce aldehyde and carboxylic acid groups into specialty polymers, influencing cross-linking and material properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of novel plant growth regulators or specialized active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Formylundeca-4,8-Dienoic Acid
CAS No.	55348-86-2
Molecular Formula	C12H18O3
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4,8-Undecadienoic acid, 11-oxo-; 11-Oxoundeca-4,8-dienoic acid; 11-Formyl-4,8-undecadienoic acid; 4,8-Undecadienoic acid, 11-oxo-; 11-Oxo-4,8-undecadienoic acid; 11-Carboxyundeca-4,8-dienal; 11-Formylundec-4,8-dienoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 11-Formylundeca-4,8-Dienoic Acid is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques, is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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