Long-Chain Ethers and Fatty Alcohol Derivatives for Specialty Synthesis

Long-chain dialkyl ethers and fatty alcohol derivatives are essential specialty intermediates used in pharmaceutical synthesis and advanced chemical manufacturing. Their high thermal stability, low polarity, and lipophilic character make them ideal for high-temperature reactions, solvent extraction of hydrophobic APIs, and specialty chemical formulations.

Contact Shanghai Gubang Hengye New Materials Co., Ltd. regarding high-purity long-chain ethers and fatty alcohol ethers suitable for both API intermediates and industrial applications. Our products support multi-step synthesis workflows, improve process efficiency, and are fully traceable with COA, SDS, and TDS for regulatory compliance. For a complete technical overview, see our pillar page: ethers for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Chemical Structure & Properties

Long-chain dialkyl ethers are composed of ether linkages connecting two long hydrocarbon chains, providing excellent lipophilicity and chemical stability. Fatty alcohol ethers combine ether functionality with a primary or secondary alcohol moiety, offering flexibility as reactive intermediates or solvents. Compared with short-chain ethers, these high-boiling compounds deliver superior thermal stability, low volatility, and reduced flammability risks, making them suitable for process-scale operations.

Applications in Specialty & API Synthesis

These ethers serve as:

Solvents and co-solvents in high-temperature reactions
Extraction media for lipophilic API intermediates
Functional building blocks in specialty chemical synthesis
Performance enhancers in coatings, adhesives, and industrial formulations

They are often used in conjunction with other ethers from our cluster:

alkoxy propanols and glycol ethers for solvent optimization
fluorinated ethers for functional performance tuning
cyclic ethers (THP & Oxetane) for structural protection
ether supply, quality, documentation, and packaging for procurement confidence

Representative Products

Representative products include:

Dioctyl ether (CAS 629-82-3) — high-purity dialkyl ether for lipophilic extraction and high-temperature reactions
9-Heptadecanol (CAS 624-08-8) — fatty alcohol derivative suitable for specialty intermediates
11-Heneicosanol (CAS 3381-26-8) — long-chain alcohol ether for API and specialty chemical applications

Production & Quality

All long-chain ethers and fatty alcohol derivatives are produced under ISO 9001 and cGMP-aligned systems. Our production process ensures consistent purity, low metal content, and minimal impurities, verified through GC, HPLC, and Karl Fischer testing. This guarantees reliability across R&D, pilot, and commercial-scale production.

Documentation & Compliance

Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Compliance with REACH, TSCA, and export documentation

Packaging & Logistics

25 kg fiber drums or 200 L steel drums for solids and liquids
ISO tanks and flexitanks for bulk supply
Temperature-controlled and hazardous goods shipping worldwide

Supply & Commercial Advantages

Flexible MOQs support sample, pilot, and multi-ton projects. Stable inventory, dual sourcing, and efficient logistics ensure continuous supply. Lead times range from 2–4 weeks for stocked items and 6–8 weeks for custom derivatives. Technical support is available for route optimization and impurity control.

Why Choose Shanghai Gubang Hengye New Materials Co., Ltd.

Consistent high-purity supply
Comprehensive COA, SDS, TDS documentation
Global export capability
Technical consultation for process chemistry and API intermediates
Sample to ton-scale flexibility

Conclusion & CTA

Long-chain dialkyl ethers and fatty alcohol derivatives are key intermediates in specialty synthesis and API manufacturing. Integrated with our cluster of ethers, they enable efficient, scalable, and compliant processes.

Request a quotation, COA, sample, or technical consultation and secure your long-chain ether supply today.