Description

1-Iodooctadecane, also known as octadecyl iodide, is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl iodide compound. It serves as a versatile and critical alkylating agent and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the creation of quaternary ammonium compounds and other drug molecules requiring long alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent for introducing the octadecyl group into pesticide and herbicide molecules to modify their physical properties and biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) and transition-metal catalyzed cross-couplings to construct complex organic architectures.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to functionalize materials and nanoparticles, imparting hydrophobic characteristics or serving as an anchor for further chemical grafting.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Serves as a precursor in the development of liquid crystalline materials and other advanced functional materials with tailored properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodooctadecane
CAS No.	629-93-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₇I
Molecular Weight	380.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Octadecyl Iodide; n-Octadecyl Iodide; Stearyl Iodide; Iodooctadecane; 1-Iodooctadecane; n-Octadecyliodide; Iodononadecane (common misnomer); C18 Alkyl Iodide
EINECS	211-111-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodooctadecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and identity confirmation by FT-IR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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