Description

10-Oxo-Heptadecansaeure is a high-purity, long-chain keto fatty acid with the CAS registry number 927-41-3. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, offering precise structural control for advanced applications. It is particularly valuable for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance materials sectors, where its unique carbon chain and functional group are essential.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, prostaglandin analogs, and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific long-chain acid structures.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce specific functional groups and chain lengths into polymers for enhanced properties.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing high-performance esters and additives that improve lubricity and stability.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Utilized in the research and development of specialty emollients, surfactants, and active delivery systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed as a building block for creating complex musk-like or fatty aroma chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reference standard and reagent in organic chemistry research and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Oxo-Heptadecansaeure
CAS No.	927-41-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₂O₃
Molecular Weight	284.44 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Oxoheptadecanoic Acid; 10-Ketoheptadecanoic Acid; 10-Oxo-margaric Acid; Heptadecanoic acid, 10-oxo-; 10-Oxo-n-heptadecanoic acid; 10-Keto-n-heptadecanoic acid; NSC 3348
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 10-Oxo-Heptadecansaeure is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity by HPLC, identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available with each shipment and upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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