Description

Methyl 11-Oxododecanoate is a high-purity keto ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a reactive carbonyl group within a long-chain fatty acid methyl ester framework, enabling precise chemical modifications. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable building block for synthesizing complex molecules, including potential drug candidates and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other bioactive molecules with therapeutic potential.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific fatty acid derivatives.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with tailored properties such as flexibility, adhesion, or biodegradability.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing musk-like compounds and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D, particularly in reactions like Grignard additions, reductions, and condensations.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Intermediate: Used to develop synthetic esters that enhance the performance characteristics of lubricants and biofuels.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 11-Oxododecanoate
CAS No.	83993-00-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	228.33 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Oxododecanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 11-oxolaurate; Methyl 11-oxododecanoate; 11-Ketododecanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 11-ketododecanoate; Dodecanoic acid, 11-oxo-, methyl ester; Lauric acid, 11-oxo-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 11-Oxododecanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production 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 storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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