Nonacosanoic Acid TCI N0662

Nonacosanoic Acid from TCI (product code N0662) is a very long-chain saturated fatty acid with twenty-nine carbon atoms. It has a single carboxylic acid group at the end of a straight hydrocarbon chain. TCI lists it among its colloidal quantum dot (QD) research reagents in the electronic materials field, because long-chain fatty acids commonly act as surface ligands for nanocrystals. The acid is also known as a component of natural plant waxes and is used in lipid studies, so it serves both materials science and lipid chemistry laboratories.

Researchers choose Nonacosanoic Acid because its carboxylate group can bind to metal atoms on the nanocrystal surface, while its very long alkyl chain provides steric stabilization and solubility in nonpolar solvents. Ligand chain length affects interparticle spacing, colloidal stability, and self-assembly behavior. For this reason, fatty acids with different chain lengths are often compared in QD surface engineering studies. The odd-numbered C29 chain is also useful for work on self-assembled monolayers and crystallization, since odd and even chains can show different molecular packing behavior. This makes the compound a helpful reference point in any systematic chain-length series.

In Indonesia, this material is relevant to nanomaterials laboratories, materials physics and chemistry research groups, and university departments working on colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals and surface chemistry. It fits research projects that compare ligand chain lengths, study nanocrystal dispersion in nonpolar media, or examine how molecules pack at interfaces. Laboratories studying plant waxes and lipids may also use it as a well-defined long-chain fatty acid. AMI Scientific supplies this TCI reagent to support academic and industrial research across these fields.

• Colloidal quantum dot surface ligands: the carboxylate head group binds to surface metal atoms of nanocrystals while the long C29 chain gives steric stabilization in nonpolar solvents.
• Ligand chain-length comparison studies: as a very long-chain fatty acid, it extends a chain-length series used to study interparticle spacing, colloidal stability, and nanocrystal self-assembly behavior.
• Self-assembled monolayer research: its straight saturated chain with an odd carbon number makes it useful for studying how odd and even chains pack differently at surfaces.
• Crystallization and molecular packing studies: the odd-numbered C29 chain allows researchers to examine packing effects and compare them with neighboring even-numbered long-chain fatty acids.
• Plant wax and lipid research: Nonacosanoic Acid occurs as a component of natural plant waxes, making it a relevant compound for lipid analysis and plant wax composition studies.

Store Nonacosanoic Acid in its original, tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Glass or other chemically resistant containers with secure closures are suitable if you need to transfer the material. Label all containers clearly and reseal them promptly after use to limit exposure to moisture and contamination. Handle the reagent following good laboratory practice: wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat, avoid creating or breathing dust, and work in a fume hood when heating it or preparing solutions in organic solvents. Always read the TCI Safety Data Sheet before use, and dispose of waste according to local regulations and your institution's procedures.

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