Description

1-Methoxydecene is a high-purity, long-chain alkoxy alkene, a versatile chemical intermediate prized for its unique reactivity. This compound matters for its role in synthesizing specialty surfactants, lubricant additives, and fine chemicals, offering a valuable balance between lipophilicity and functional group chemistry. Industries such as advanced materials, specialty polymers, and performance chemical manufacturing need this product for developing next-generation formulations. Its controlled structure enables precise modifications in organic synthesis, making it a critical building block for R&D and industrial-scale production.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: A key precursor for synthesizing non-ionic surfactants with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) for industrial and institutional cleaning products.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Synthesis: Used in the production of friction modifiers and viscosity index improvers for high-performance engine oils and synthetic lubricants.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or comonomer in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives with specific flexibility and solubility properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research for introducing long alkoxy chains into target molecules via reactions like hydroformylation or epoxidation.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for producing aroma chemicals and flavoring agents that require specific alkene ether functionalities.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in the synthesis of organic corrosion inhibitors used in industrial water treatment and metalworking fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methoxydecene
CAS No.	79930-37-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₂O
Molecular Weight	170.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Dec-1-ene, 1-methoxy-; 1-Methoxy-1-decene; Methoxydecene; 1-Decenyl methyl ether; Methyl dec-1-enyl ether; Decylene methyl ether; Vinyl decyl ether (related); Alkoxy alkene C11
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methoxydecene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.79 - 0.81 g/mL

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