Description

Methyl 2-Bromotetradecenoate is a high-purity, synthetic organic ester featuring a reactive bromoalkene functional group, making it a valuable building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise intermediates to construct complex molecules with specific chain lengths and functionalities. It is primarily utilized in the development of specialty chemicals, including liquid crystals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and novel surfactants, serving industries from advanced materials to life sciences.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring long-chain alkenoate structures.
• Liquid Crystal Precursor: Used in the research and production of advanced liquid crystal materials for display technologies, leveraging its defined aliphatic chain and reactive site.
• Specialty Surfactant & Lubricant Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating novel surfactants, emulsifiers, and synthetic lubricants with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Cross-Coupling Reactions: A versatile reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce long-chain alkyl branches or reactive bromo sites into polymer backbones for material science applications.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Used in the development of novel crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Bromotetradecenoate
CAS No.	62587-77-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₇BrO₂
Molecular Weight	319.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromotetradec-2-enoic acid methyl ester; Methyl (E)-2-bromotetradec-2-enoate; Tetradec-2-enoic acid, 2-bromo-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-bromomyristate (unsat.); 2-Bromotetradecenoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Bromotetradecenoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (E-isomer)
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.