Description

5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity organic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and life science research. This compound serves as a versatile building block and intermediate, valued for its specific functional groups that enable precise molecular modifications. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial laboratories operating in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting metabolic pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate, inhibitor, or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic research due to its hydroxy fatty acid structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized surfactants, emulsifiers, or active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a building block for synthesizing complex molecules, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Material Science: Potential use in the development of biodegradable polymers or functional materials where specific hydrophilicity and sodium carboxylate groups are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	71186-53-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₉NaO₃
Molecular Weight	210.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 5-Hydroxydecanoate; Decanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, sodium salt; 5-Hydroxycapric acid sodium salt; Sodium 5-hydroxydecanoate; 5-Hydroxy-n-decanoic acid sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxydecanoic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request. We support custom synthesis and analytical method development to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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