Description

Undec-8-Enol is a high-purity, long-chain terminal unsaturated alcohol with the CAS number 95008-94-9. This specialty intermediate is valued for its unique chemical structure, which provides a reactive terminal double bond and a hydroxyl group, enabling its use in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is an essential building block for researchers and manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and advanced polymer industries seeking to introduce specific hydrophobic and reactive functionalities.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor for the synthesis of musk analogs and other macrocyclic fragrance compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block in the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the production of specialty polymers, imparting specific properties like flexibility or hydrophobicity.
• Lubricant Additives: Employed in the synthesis of ester-based additives that enhance the performance characteristics of industrial lubricants.
• Surface Active Agents: Utilized to create novel surfactants and emulsifiers with tailored chain lengths for specific formulations.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, including cross-coupling and metathesis, in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Undec-8-Enol
CAS No.	95008-94-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₂O
Molecular Weight	170.29 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Undecen-1-ol; Undec-8-en-1-ol; 1-Hydroxy-8-undecene; 8-Undecenol; 8-Undecen-1-yl alcohol; (8-Undecenyl) alcohol; Terminal Undecenol
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Quality Control

Our Undec-8-Enol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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