Description

15-Hexadecynoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid derivative featuring a terminal alkyne functional group, making it a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure is critical for applications requiring precise molecular assembly, such as click chemistry and the development of specialized polymers and surfactants. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly for lipid-based formulations.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: The terminal alkyne group enables efficient Huisgen cycloaddition reactions for bioconjugation, polymer functionalization, and probe synthesis.
• Specialty Surfactant & Lubricant Precursor: Used to synthesize novel surfactants and lubricant additives with enhanced performance characteristics.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), liquid crystals, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating novel plant growth regulators and pesticide formulations.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in the synthesis of labeled fatty acids and other probes for metabolic and enzymatic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	15-Hexadecynoic Acid
CAS No.	99208-90-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₈O₂
Molecular Weight	252.40 g/mol
Synonyms	16-Heptadecynoic Acid; 15-Hexadecynoic acid; Terminal Alkyne C16 Acid; Hexadec-15-ynoic Acid; ω-Heptadecynoic Acid; 17-Octadecynoic Acid (related); Heptadec-16-ynoic Acid; 16-Heptadecyn-1-oic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 15-Hexadecynoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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