Description

12-Tridecanoic Acid is a saturated, medium-chain fatty acid with a 13-carbon backbone, offering unique chemical properties for industrial synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the production of specialty esters, lubricants, and fine chemicals. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical intermediates, personal care ingredients, and polymer additives sectors seeking consistent, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key starting material or derivatization agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Used in the production of synthetic esters that provide excellent thermal stability and low-temperature performance.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emollient or as a precursor for emulsifiers and surfactants in creams, lotions, and other formulations.
• Polymer Additives: Employed in the manufacture of plasticizers, stabilizers, and other functional additives for polymers.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A valuable chiral synthon and building block for complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used to synthesize specific esters that contribute to desired aromatic profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Tridecanoic Acid
CAS No.	6006-06-0
Molecular Formula	C13H26O2
Molecular Weight	214.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Tridecanoic Acid; n-Tridecanoic Acid; Tridecylic Acid; 1-Dodecanecarboxylic Acid; C13:0 Fatty Acid; n-Tridecoic Acid; Tridecansäure (German); Acide tridécylique (French)
EINECS	227-882-4

Quality Control

Our 12-Tridecanoic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to preserve purity and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 44 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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