Description

4-n-Hexadecyloxyaniline is a specialty aromatic amine derivative featuring a long-chain alkoxy substituent. This unique molecular structure, combining an aniline core with a hexadecyloxy tail, makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and functional chemicals. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, liquid crystal, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Materials: A key intermediate for the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Functional Dyes and Pigments: Used to create dyes with specific solubility and chromophoric properties.
• Polymer Additives: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for specialty polymers, including polyimides and epoxy resins.
• Surfactant and Emulsifier Synthesis: The long alkyl chain makes it suitable for creating novel non-ionic surfactants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Hexadecyloxyaniline
CAS No.	7502-06-9
Molecular Formula	C22H39NO
Molecular Weight	333.55 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hexadecyloxy)aniline; p-Hexadecyloxyaniline; 4-Hexadecyloxybenzenamine; Aniline, 4-hexadecyloxy-; 1-Hexadecoxy-4-aminobenzene; 4-Aminophenyl hexadecyl ether; Benzenamine, 4-(hexadecyloxy)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-n-Hexadecyloxyaniline is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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