Description

1-(Methylsulphonyl)Tetradecan-2-Ol is a high-purity, specialty organic compound featuring a long alkyl chain terminated with a sulfonyl and a hydroxyl group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing surfactants, lubricant additives, and specialty polymers. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and advanced material manufacturing sectors.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel anionic and nonionic surfactants with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Used in the development of extreme pressure (EP) additives and friction modifiers for high-performance lubricants and industrial fluids.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chiral intermediate or solubilizing moiety in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and crop protection agents.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains into polymers, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity, adhesion, or biocompatibility.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in organic synthesis for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Methylsulphonyl)Tetradecan-2-Ol
CAS No.	85099-05-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₃₂O₃S
Molecular Weight	292.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Methylsulfonyl)tetradecan-2-ol; 2-Tetradecanol, 1-(methylsulfonyl)-; 1-Methylsulfonyltetradecan-2-ol; Tetradecan-2-ol, 1-(methylsulfonyl)-; 1-(Methanesulfonyl)tetradecan-2-ol; 1-Mesyltetradecan-2-ol; 1-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-tetradecanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(Methylsulphonyl)Tetradecan-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), identity (IR), and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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