Description

6-Oxoundecanoic Acid is a versatile medium-chain keto acid with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring a ketone group and a carboxylic acid terminus, makes it a valuable building block for the production of complex organic molecules. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds or fine-tune material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring specific carbon chain lengths and functional group handles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its keto acid structure can be incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material or intermediate for the synthesis of musk-like odorants and other complex aroma chemicals due to its aliphatic chain structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and resins, where it can introduce functional groups for cross-linking or modify material characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing more complex molecules via reactions at the ketone or carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Investigated for the development of advanced ester-based additives that can improve performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Oxoundecanoic Acid
CAS No.	91214-05-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	200.28 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxo-undecanoic acid; 6-Oxononane-1-carboxylic acid; 6-Ketoundecanoic acid; Undecanoic acid, 6-oxo-; 6-Oxohendecanoic acid; 6-Oxoundecanoic acid; 6-Oxo-n-undecanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Oxoundecanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.