Description

15-Hydroxy-4,7,10,13-Tetraazahexadecanenitrile is a specialized, high-purity chemical building block featuring a unique polyazamacrocyclic structure with a terminal nitrile group. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the synthesis of complex chelating agents, macrocyclic ligands, and advanced pharmaceutical intermediates. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of coordination chemistry, diagnostic imaging, and novel drug development, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for creating macrocyclic polyaza ligands used to complex metal ions for catalytic or imaging purposes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those requiring specific metal-binding properties.
• Diagnostic Imaging Probes: A precursor for developing contrast agents used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and other medical imaging techniques.
• Coordination Chemistry Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D to study metal-ligand interactions and develop new catalytic systems.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional chelating sites into polymer backbones for advanced material science applications.
• Analytical Reagent Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing selective sensors and extraction agents for metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	15-Hydroxy-4,7,10,13-Tetraazahexadecanenitrile
CAS No.	85665-50-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₃₁N₅O
Molecular Weight	297.45 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyano-15-hydroxy-4,7,10,13-tetraazahexadecane; 15-Hydroxy-4,7,10,13-tetraazahexadecane-1-carbonitrile; Polyazamacrocyle nitrile derivative; Tetraaza macrocyclic nitrile; Aminoalkyl nitrile macrocycle; Ligand precursor 85665-50-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 15-Hydroxy-4,7,10,13-Tetraazahexadecanenitrile is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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