11-dodecynoic acid

• CAT Number: M075977
• CAS Number: 16900-60-0
• Molecular Formula: C12H20O2
• Molecular Weight: 196.29
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 11-dodecynoic acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: dodec-11-ynoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H20O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h1H,3-11H2,(H,13,14)
• InChIKey: VEWMMYQRMAYPIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C#CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

11-Dodecynoic acid is an alkyne-containing fatty acid, consisting of a 12-carbon chain with a terminal carboxylic acid group and a triple bond between carbons 11 and 12. This unsaturated fatty acid is often used in organic synthesis and chemical research due to its alkyne group, which can undergo various reactions such as click chemistry or metal-catalyzed coupling reactions. 11-Dodecynoic acid is also utilized as a building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, including polymers, surfactants, and pharmaceuticals. Its structure, featuring both an alkynyl and a carboxyl group, makes it versatile in diverse chemical applications.