Description

2-Trimethylsilyloxytetracosanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically derived fatty acid derivative, specifically a silyl-protected methyl ester of a C24 fatty acid. This compound is a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering a protected carboxylic acid group for precise, multi-step chemical transformations. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-quality, reliable building blocks for complex molecule assembly.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key protected synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those with long aliphatic chains.
• Lipid Research & Synthesis: Used as a standard or precursor in the study and synthesis of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) and their derivatives.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a building block for creating novel surfactants, adjuvants, or active ingredients with specific hydrophobic properties.
• Specialty Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or modifiers to impart specific solubility or release characteristics to advanced polymers.
• Chemical Derivatization Agent: Utilized in analytical chemistry for the silylation and methylation of carboxylic acids in complex mixtures for GC-MS analysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or surface modifications due to its long alkyl chain and silyl ether functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Trimethylsilyloxytetracosanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	56784-04-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₅₈O₃Si
Molecular Weight	470.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)tetracosanoate; Tetracosanoic Acid, 2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Hydroxytetracosanoate Trimethylsilyl Ether; 2-TMS-O-tetracosanoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-(Trimethylsiloxy)tetracosanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Lignoceric Acid, 2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Trimethylsiloxytetracosanoate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Trimethylsilyloxytetracosanoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and production use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.