Description

7-Iodoheptadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid ester derivative, specifically iodinated at the 7-position. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry research. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require precisely functionalized fatty acid chains for the development of novel compounds, including potential drug candidates, liquid crystals, and surfactants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in metabolic and inflammatory disease research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of specialized herbicides and plant growth regulators that require halogenated fatty acid motifs.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Acts as a precursor for radiolabeled (e.g., with I-125) or fluorescently tagged fatty acids to study lipid metabolism and trafficking.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymers and liquid crystals with unique optical or thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) and nucleophilic substitutions due to the reactive iodine moiety.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Development: Investigated for creating novel iodinated surfactants or high-performance lubricant additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Iodoheptadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	57289-61-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₅IO₂
Molecular Weight	410.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 7-Iodoheptadecanoate; Heptadecanoic Acid, 7-Iodo-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 7-Iodomargarate; 7-Iodo-margaric Acid Methyl Ester; 7-Iodomargaric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 7-Iodo-heptadecanoate; 7-Iodo-heptadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 7-Iodonomadecanoate (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 7-Iodoheptadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Purity (HPLC Area %)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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