Description

18-Iodo-17-Octadecenoic Acid is a halogenated, unsaturated long-chain fatty acid derivative, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate and research chemical. Its unique structure, featuring an iodine atom and a double bond, makes it a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, including labeled compounds and specialty surfactants. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating iodine-labeled probes or modifying lipid-based therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a key precursor in developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage its fatty acid backbone.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) due to the reactive iodine moiety.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in lipidomics and metabolic studies as a standard or a modified fatty acid analog to investigate biological pathways.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers, surfactants, or liquid crystals where the combination of a long alkyl chain and a halogen is required.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for method development and quality control in related chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	18-Iodo-17-Octadecenoic Acid
CAS No.	87640-11-7
Molecular Formula	C18H33IO2
Molecular Weight	408.36 g/mol
Synonyms	18-Iodo-cis-17-octadecenoic acid; (17Z)-18-Iodo-17-octadecenoic acid; Iodooctadecenoic acid; 18-Iodooctadec-17-enoic acid; Oleic acid, 18-iodo-; 87640-11-7; FA 18:1(17)-I
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 18-Iodo-17-Octadecenoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying batch-specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in opaque secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	< 1.0%

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