Description

11-Octadecyn-1-ol is a high-purity, long-chain terminal alkyne alcohol with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl group and a carbon-carbon triple bond, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, surfactants, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce specific functional groups or create novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly for introducing hydrophobic chains or as a precursor for click chemistry reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of specialized pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific alkyne functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and surface-modifying agents with tailored properties.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Precursor: Utilized to synthesize novel non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers, and high-performance lubricant additives.
• Organic Synthesis & Click Chemistry: A crucial substrate for Huisgen cycloaddition (click chemistry) reactions to create triazoles, widely used in bioconjugation and material labeling.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Octadecyn-1-ol
CAS No.	84999-79-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₄O
Molecular Weight	266.46 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Octadecyn-1-ol; 11-Octadecyn-1-ol (8CI); 11-Octadecynol; 11-Heptadecyn-1-ylcarbinol; Octadec-11-yn-1-ol; Stearolic alcohol; 18-Hydroxyoctadec-11-yne; Terminal alkyne C18 alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 11-Octadecyn-1-ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid / waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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