Aure Chemical: Trusted Source of 11-Heneicosanol CAS 3381-26-8
11-Heneicosanol is a long-chain secondary fatty alcohol used primarily in organic synthesis and as a building block for specialty molecules. It finds application in fine chemical production where controlled hydrophobicity and functional group reactivity are required.
Aure Chemical provides this compound with consistent specifications suitable for laboratory research, route scouting, and small-to-medium scale synthesis projects in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors.
Basic Information
| Property | Value |
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| CAS No. | 3381-26-8 |
| EC No. | Not available |
| Linear Formula | C21H44O |
| Molecular Weight | 312.58 |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid |
| Melting Point | 71-72 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 370.3 ± 10.0 °C (Predicted) (lit.) |
| Density | 0.837 ± 0.06 g/cm³ (Predicted) (lit.) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform and ethanol |
| Storage Conditions | Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place, sealed from moisture and oxidizing agents |
| Chemical Structure |  |
Key Applications
Fatty alcohol building block: 11-Henicosanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol used as a precursor for the preparation of esters, ethers, and other aliphatic derivatives in organic synthesis. It serves as an upstream intermediate in Long-Chain Ethers and Fatty Alcohol Derivatives for Specialty Synthesis, where extended alkyl chains provide hydrophobicity and functional performance.
Hydrophobic chain introduction: The long alkyl chain enables incorporation of lipophilic segments into functional molecules, supporting solubility tuning, surface activity, and molecular stability. This function relates to the broader long-chain ether and fatty derivative application category.
Fine chemical intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, surfactants, and functional materials where long-chain alcohols serve as key structural components.
Pharmaceutical and functional modification: Applied in medicinal chemistry for introducing lipophilic chains to adjust molecular properties such as membrane interaction and bioavailability.
Laboratory research: Used in academic and industrial research for studying long-chain alcohol reactivity and developing new synthetic methodologies.
Process development: Supports route optimization and scale-up in synthesis processes requiring reliable long-chain fatty alcohol intermediates.
11-Henicosanol is used as an upstream intermediate in the Long-Chain Ethers and Fatty Alcohol Derivatives application category and is part of our broader portfolio of Ethers for Pharmaceutical Intermediates & Specialty Synthesis, covering fatty alcohol precursors, long-chain ether derivatives, and specialty functional materials.
Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Partner
Consistent product quality: Aure Chemical maintains tight specifications and batch-to-batch consistency through routine analytical controls, meeting the requirements of fine chemical and research applications.
Stable global supply: We offer reliable international delivery arrangements with support for laboratory, pilot, and small bulk quantities to ensure uninterrupted project timelines.
SDS and COA support: Full safety data sheets and certificates of analysis are provided with each shipment to facilitate regulatory review and quality assurance processes.
Packaging and technical service: Flexible packaging options including 25L/200L HDPE drum, with responsive technical communication for customer-specific needs.
