Description

10-Octadecenal is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic aldehyde with significant utility as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it valuable for producing specialty chemicals, including flavor and fragrance compounds, surfactants, and polymer additives. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fragrance, cosmetic, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: A crucial intermediate for synthesizing musky and waxy odorants, as well as other aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for producing alcohols, acids, and other derivatives via oxidation, reduction, or condensation reactions.
• Surfactant and Detergent Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial and personal care formulations.
• Lubricant and Polymer Additives: Acts as a precursor for additives that modify the properties of lubricants and polymers.
• Research & Development: A valuable reference standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound development.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Employed in the synthesis of emollients and other functional ingredients for skincare products.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Octadecenal
CAS No.	56554-92-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₄O
Molecular Weight	266.46 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Octadecen-1-al; (E)-10-Octadecenal; 10-Octadecenaldehyde; trans-10-Octadecenal; Oleyl aldehyde (isomeric mixture); Octadec-10-enal; 10-Heptadecen-1-yl carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 10-Octadecenal is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
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.