Description

10-Methyldodecanoic Acid is a branched-chain fatty acid derivative with a unique methyl group substitution, offering distinct chemical and physical properties compared to its linear counterparts. This structural feature makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing specialized lubricants, surfactants, and fine chemicals where specific branching is required to modify performance characteristics. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the lubricant additives, polymer modification, and specialty surfactant industries seeking to enhance product performance profiles.

Application

• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of esters and other compounds that improve the viscosity index, low-temperature fluidity, and oxidative stability of synthetic lubricants and functional fluids.
• Specialty Surfactant Synthesis: Serves as a hydrophobic building block for producing surfactants and emulsifiers with tailored properties for agrochemicals, coatings, and personal care formulations.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a comonomer or chain-transfer agent to introduce branching into polymers, influencing their crystallinity, flexibility, and processing behavior.
• Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical research and development.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: A key raw material for manufacturing corrosion-inhibiting compounds used in industrial metalworking fluids and protective coatings.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs as a standard or reagent for studying the properties of branched fatty acids and their derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Methyldodecanoic Acid
CAS No.	7416-57-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆O₂
Molecular Weight	214.35 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Methyllauric Acid; 10-Methyldodecanoic Acid; 10-Methyl Dodecanoic Acid; 10-Methyl-lauric acid; Dodecanoic acid, 10-methyl-; Iso-tridecanoic acid (related); 10-Methyl C12:0 Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 10-Methyldodecanoic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Acid Value	Contact for details

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