Aure Chemical: Trusted Source of 9-Heptadecanol CAS 624-08-8
9-Heptadecanol is a long-chain secondary fatty alcohol widely utilized in organic synthesis. Aure Chemical provides this specialty reagent with controlled purity suitable for fine chemical applications and laboratory research.
As an organic intermediate, it serves as a versatile building block for introducing lipophilic chains in complex molecule construction. Our material is manufactured under strict quality control to support consistent performance in downstream synthesis.
Basic Information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| CAS No. | 624-08-8 |
| EC No. | Not available |
| Linear Formula | C17H36O |
| Molecular Weight | 256.47 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to light yellow powder to crystal |
| Melting Point | 58.0–62.0 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 318–330 °C (lit., estimate) |
| Density | 0.8406 g/mL at 25 °C (lit., estimate) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether and chloroform |
| Storage Conditions | Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from strong oxidizing agents |
| Chemical Structure |  |
Key Applications
Fatty alcohol building block: 9-Heptadecanol serves as a long-chain fatty alcohol used for the preparation of esters, ethers, and other derivatives in organic synthesis. It acts as an upstream precursor in Long-Chain Ethers and Fatty Alcohol Derivatives for Specialty Synthesis, where long alkyl chains contribute to hydrophobicity and functional performance.
Surfactant and lubricant intermediate: Widely used in the synthesis of specialty surfactants, lubricants, and functional materials, where long-chain alcohols provide surface activity and structural stability. This function relates to the broader long-chain ether and fatty derivative application category.
Pharmaceutical and functional modification: Applied in medicinal chemistry for introducing lipophilic chains to modify molecular properties such as membrane affinity and solubility.
Laboratory research: Used as a reference compound and starting material in organic synthesis and methodology development involving long-chain functional molecules.
Process development: Supports route optimization and pilot-scale synthesis of advanced intermediates requiring long-chain alcohol precursors.
9-Heptadecanol 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 for 9-Heptadecanol to meet requirements in organic synthesis and fine chemical applications.
Stable global supply: We offer reliable international delivery with flexible arrangements for laboratory, pilot and commercial quantities.
SDS and COA support: Full documentation including SDS and COA is available upon request to support quality review and regulatory needs.
Packaging and technical service: Customized packaging options such as 25L/200L HDPE drum are provided along with responsive technical communication.
