Description

18-Fluorooctadecanoic Acid Sodium Salt is a fluorinated long-chain fatty acid derivative, serving as a critical building block for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. Its value lies in the unique properties imparted by the terminal fluorine atom, which can enhance metabolic stability, alter lipophilicity, and serve as a tracer in imaging studies. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in medicinal chemistry, particularly for developing PET (Positron Emission Tomography) imaging agents, and in material science for creating specialized surfactants and surface modifiers.

Application

• Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Research: A key precursor for synthesizing fluorinated analogs of biologically active compounds, used in drug discovery to study structure-activity relationships and improve metabolic stability.
• PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Tracer Development: Serves as a starting material or intermediate for radiolabeling with fluorine-18 (18F) to create diagnostic imaging agents for oncology and neurology.
• Surface Chemistry & Material Science: Used to modify surfaces and create fluorinated self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) that impart hydrophobic, oleophobic, and low-friction properties.
• Specialty Surfactants and Emulsifiers: Acts as a raw material for synthesizing fluorosurfactants with superior wetting and leveling capabilities in high-performance coatings and firefighting foams.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a non-hydrolyzable analog of natural fatty acids to probe enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways in lipid biology.
• Polymer Additive: Incorporated into polymers to enhance chemical resistance, reduce surface energy, and improve material performance in demanding environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	18-Fluorooctadecanoic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	63907-11-9
Molecular Formula	C18H34FO2Na
Molecular Weight	324.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 18-Fluorooctadecanoate; 18-Fluorostearic Acid Sodium Salt; Octadecanoic Acid, 18-Fluoro-, Sodium Salt; Sodium 18-Fluorostearate; 18-Fluoro Stearic Acid Sodium Salt; 18-F-Stearic Acid Na Salt; 18-Fluorooctadecanoate Sodium
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Quality Control

Our 18-Fluorooctadecanoic Acid Sodium Salt is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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