Description

7-Oxoundecanoic Acid is a versatile medium-chain keto fatty acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, which enables its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fragrances, and polymer precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Serves as a precursor for musk-like odorants and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyesters and polyamides.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for studying carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, such as aldol condensations.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive: Used in the formulation of high-performance synthetic lubricants and specialty surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxoundecanoic Acid
CAS No.	71173-33-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	200.28 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxo-undecanoic acid; 7-Oxononane-1-carboxylic acid; 7-Ketoundecanoic acid; 7-Oxoundecanoic acid; 7-Oxohendecanoic acid; 7-Oxoundecylic acid; 1-Carboxy-7-oxononane; Undecanoic acid, 7-oxo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Oxoundecanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider freezing at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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