Description

3-Undecenoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, long-chain unsaturated fatty acid ester with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal double bond, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing specialty polymers, fragrances, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the flavors & fragrances, pharmaceutical intermediates, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce specific functional groups or modify chain length.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of musk-like odorants and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialty polymers, coatings, and resins, leveraging its polymerizable terminal alkene group.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in carbon-carbon bond formation reactions like cross-coupling and metathesis.
• Lubricant and Plasticizer Additive: Employed in the formulation of synthetic lubricants and bio-based plasticizers due to its long hydrocarbon chain.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Functions as an intermediate in the production of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Surface Active Agents: Can be derivatized to produce surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial and cosmetic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Undecenoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	64749-23-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Undecenoate; Methyl Undec-3-enoate; 3-Undecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; 3-Undecenoic Acid, Methyl Ester; Methyl 10-Undecenoate (isomer); Undec-3-enoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Hendecenoate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Undecenoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your project requirements and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to preserve quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.90 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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