Methyl 3-Oxotetradecanoate

CAS No.: 22348-97-6 | 3-Oxotetradecanoic acid methyl ester

• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₈O₃

• Molecular Weight: 256.38 g/mol

• Grade: Pharmaceutical Intermediate / R&D Grade

• Key Downstream Application: Lipid A analog & Lipopeptide Synthesis

Methyl 3-Oxotetradecanoate (CAS 22348-97-6) is a highly valuable beta-keto ester derivative of tetradecanoic acid. As a critical structural building block, it provides the specific hydrophobic long-chain architecture required in advanced complex molecular assembly.

In pharmaceutical and biochemical applications, this intermediate is indispensable for the synthesis of biologically active compounds. It is prominently utilized in the development of Lipid A analogs, toll-like receptor (TLR) immunomodulators, and complex lipopeptides. Manufactured under stringent quality controls, our product ensures exceptional batch-to-batch consistency for both academic R&D and commercial-scale manufacturing.