Description

7-Fluoropalmitic Acid is a fluorinated long-chain fatty acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom at the ω-7 position, makes it a valuable precursor for creating specialized surfactants, bioactive molecules, and materials with tailored properties. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to incorporate fluorine for enhanced metabolic stability, lipophilicity, or specific intermolecular interactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, potentially enhancing bioavailability and metabolic resistance.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in synthesizing novel fluorinated pesticides or herbicides, where fluorine can improve activity and environmental persistence.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for labeled fatty acids or phospholipid analogs used in metabolic pathway studies and imaging.
• Material Science: Building block for fluorinated surfactants, lubricants, or surface modifiers that require specific hydrophobic and oleophobic characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile intermediate in medicinal and combinatorial chemistry for introducing fluorinated alkyl chains into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Fluoropalmitic Acid
CAS No.	86581-30-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₁FO₂
Molecular Weight	274.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecanoic acid, 7-fluoro-; 7-Fluorohexadecanoic Acid; Palmitic acid, 7-fluoro-; ω-7-Fluoropalmitic Acid; 7-Fluoro-palmitic acid; 7-Fluorocetylic Acid (archaic); 7-Fluoro C16:0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Fluoropalmitic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency for your critical research and development projects.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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