Description

trans-4-Tridecen-1-Ol is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty alcohol with a defined 13-carbon chain. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its specific stereochemistry and terminal hydroxyl functionality. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for the production of esters, pheromones, and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Ingredient: Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of specific fruity, waxy, or marine aroma molecules.
• Pheromone Synthesis: Acts as a crucial precursor in the production of insect pheromones for agricultural pest management.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Ester Production: Serves as the alcohol component for creating custom esters with unique properties for lubricants or plasticizers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic reactions, including coupling and chain-extension protocols, due to its terminal olefin and alcohol groups.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-4-Tridecen-1-Ol
CAS No.	75568-02-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆O
Molecular Weight	198.34 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-4-Tridecen-1-ol; (E)-Tridec-4-en-1-ol; 4-Tridecen-1-ol, (4E)-; trans-Tridec-4-en-1-ol; 4-Tridecenol; Unsaturated C13 Alcohol; Tridecenol
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Quality Control

Our trans-4-Tridecen-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, isomeric purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (trans- isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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