Description

Octadecyl Caffeate is a high-purity ester derivative of caffeic acid, known for its potent antioxidant properties. This compound is valued for its ability to impart stability and enhance the functional performance of formulations across advanced industries. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and high-performance cosmetic sectors. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your critical production needs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used as an active ingredient or a stabilizing agent in formulations targeting oxidative stress, leveraging its bioavailability as a lipophilic caffeic acid derivative.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Actives: Incorporated into anti-aging serums, creams, and sun care products for its skin-protective and free radical scavenging properties.
• Food & Beverage Additives: Functions as a natural preservative and antioxidant in lipid-rich food systems to extend shelf life and maintain product quality.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in studies focused on lipid peroxidation, cellular signaling pathways, and antioxidant mechanisms.
• Polymer & Material Science: Investigated as an additive to improve the oxidative stability and longevity of polymers, coatings, and specialty materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octadecyl Caffeate
CAS No.	69573-60-0
Molecular Formula	C27H44O4
Molecular Weight	432.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Caffeic Acid Octadecyl Ester; Caffeic Acid Stearyl Ester; Stearyl Caffeate; Octadecyl 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)acrylate; 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid Octadecyl Ester; NSC 122047; 69573-60-0 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Octadecyl Caffeate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for purity and identity. Comprehensive testing includes assay, impurity profiling, and confirmation of physical characteristics. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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