Description

(S)-5-Hexadecanolide Standard For GC is a high-purity chiral chemical standard, specifically the (S)-enantiomer of the macrolide 5-hexadecanolide. This compound is critically important for analytical calibration and method development in gas chromatography (GC), ensuring accurate identification and quantification of lactone compounds in complex matrices. It is an essential reference material for quality control laboratories and research institutions in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and food safety industries.

Application

• Primary Standard for Gas Chromatography (GC): Used for instrument calibration, method validation, and as a quantitative reference standard in GC and GC-MS analyses.
• Flavor and Fragrance Analysis: Serves as a key reference for identifying and quantifying naturally occurring or synthetic macrolide lactones, which are important aroma compounds in perfumes and food flavors.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a chiral building block or reference standard in the synthesis and analysis of bioactive molecules containing lactone functionalities.
• Food Safety and Quality Control: Employed in testing for the presence of specific lactones in dairy products, fruits, and other foodstuffs to ensure authenticity and quality.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a high-purity starting material or intermediate for the synthesis of more complex chiral molecules in organic chemistry.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Essential for research involving stereochemistry, natural product isolation, and the study of lactone properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-5-Hexadecanolide Standard For GC
CAS No.	59812-97-4
Molecular Formula	C16H30O2
Molecular Weight	254.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-5-Hexadecanolide; (S)-Hexadecan-5-olide; (S)-ω-6-Hexadecenlactone; (S)-Ambrettolide; (5S)-Oxacyclohexadecan-2-one; (S)-16-Hydroxy-5-hexadecenoic acid lactone; (S)-Cyclohexadeca-5-olide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our (S)-5-Hexadecanolide Standard For GC is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to guarantee identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chiral HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards for reference materials. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and analytical methods are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (GC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 99.0% (S)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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