Description

12-Bromododecanoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a terminal bromoalkyl chain. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing surfactants, liquid crystals, and pharmaceutical agents. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the specialty chemical, advanced materials, and life sciences sectors for creating custom molecules with specific chain lengths and functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring lipophilic alkyl chain modifications.
• Surfactant & Detergent Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for anionic and zwitterionic surfactants with a C12 alkyl chain, used in industrial cleaners and personal care formulations.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used to introduce bromo-functional groups into polymers for further modification, or as a monomer for creating specialty polyesters and polyamides.
• Liquid Crystal Production: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of alkylated liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in coupling reactions (e.g., Grignard, nucleophilic substitution) to construct complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Used to synthesize functional additives that improve the performance characteristics of industrial lubricants and fuels.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	12-Bromododecanoic Acid
CAS No.	73367-80-3
Molecular Formula	C12H23BrO2
Molecular Weight	279.22 g/mol
Synonyms	ω-Bromododecanoic Acid; 12-Bromolauric Acid; Dodecanoic acid, 12-bromo-; 12-Bromo-1-dodecanoic Acid; Bromododecanoic Acid; Lauric acid, 12-bromo-; 12-Bromododecylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 12-Bromododecanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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