Description

2,4,6-Trimethylnonacosanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, branched-chain fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) characterized by its unique, highly substituted long-chain structure. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and fine-tuning material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex lipid-based drug molecules and prodrugs, leveraging its lipophilic character for enhanced bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating specialized surfactants, adjuvants, and active ingredients with tailored physical properties.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) in lipidomics and quality control laboratories.
• Specialty Lubricant & Polymer Additive: Employed in the formulation of high-performance synthetic lubricants and as a plasticizer/modifier in polymer systems.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies of membrane biophysics, lipid metabolism, and as a substrate for enzymatic reactions involving esterases or lipases.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Potential use as a precursor for synthesizing unique, long-chain aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trimethylnonacosanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	56282-31-6
Molecular Formula	C33H66O2
Molecular Weight	494.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,4,6-Trimethylnonacosanoate; Nonacosanoic Acid, 2,4,6-Trimethyl-, Methyl Ester; 2,4,6-Trimethylnonacosanoic Acid Methyl Ester; FAME C29:0 (2,4,6-Trimethyl); Methyl 2,4,6-Trimethylnonacosanoic Acid Ester; 56282-31-6; Methyl Trimethylnonacosanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,4,6-Trimethylnonacosanoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We operate under a cGMP-compliant quality management system suitable for pharmaceutical and advanced research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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