Description

19-Bromononadecanoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain brominated fatty acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of the bromine atom, which provides a versatile handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions or nucleophilic substitution. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors developing novel bioactive compounds, liquid crystals, or specialized surfactants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in modifying lipid-based molecules to alter bioavailability or target specificity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in synthesizing novel surfactants, adjuvants, or active ingredients with tailored hydrophobic properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds and specialty polymers where a long aliphatic chain with a terminal reactive site is required.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in lipidomics research to create tagged or modified fatty acids for studying metabolic pathways.
• Surface Modification Agent: Acts as a starting material for creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or other surface coatings with specific chemical functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to introduce the nonadecanoic acid moiety into complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	19-Bromononadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	78774-38-6
Molecular Formula	C19H37BrO2
Molecular Weight	377.41 g/mol
Synonyms	19-Bromononadecanoic Acid; ω-Bromononadecanoic Acid; 19-Bromo-nonadecanoic Acid; Nonadecanoic acid, 19-bromo-; 19-Bromononadecylic Acid; Bromononadecanoic Acid; 19-Br-NDA
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Quality Control

Our 19-Bromononadecanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, NMR for structural confirmation, and melting point determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	65 - 70 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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