9-Heptadecanol

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.

• 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.