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11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid (CAS 71310-21-9)

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Alternate Names:
MUDA; MUA
Application:
11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid is an alkyl acid thiol compound used for SAMs
CAS Number:
71310-21-9
Purity:
≥94%
Molecular Weight:
218.36
Molecular Formula:
C11H22O2S
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid is a chemical compound that has found significant utility in various research domains. One notable application lies in surface modification and nanotechnology. Researchers have harnessed the unique properties of 11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal surfaces, such as gold or silver. These SAMs serve as a protective layer, enabling precise control over surface properties and facilitating the attachment of other molecules or nanoparticles. This compound′s thiol group (–SH) allows it to form robust covalent bonds with metal surfaces, making it an invaluable tool in the exploration of surface chemistry, biosensors, and nanoscale devices. Its versatile nature and ability to modify surfaces make 11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid a captivating compound for researchers delving into the intricate world of nanoscience and materials engineering.


11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid (CAS 71310-21-9) References

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  2. Design and synthesis of single-nanoparticle optical biosensors for imaging and characterization of single receptor molecules on single living cells.  |  Huang, T., et al. 2007. Anal Chem. 79: 7708-18. PMID: 17867652
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  4. Growth and electrophysiological properties of rat embryonic cardiomyocytes on hydroxyl- and carboxyl-modified surfaces.  |  Natarajan, A., et al. 2008. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. 19: 1319-31. PMID: 18854125
  5. Slurry analysis of cadmium and copper collected on 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid modified TiO2 core-Au shell nanoparticles by flame atomic absorption spectrometry.  |  Gunduz, S., et al. 2011. J Hazard Mater. 186: 212-7. PMID: 21093985
  6. Hydroxyapatite for keratoprosthesis biointegration.  |  Wang, L., et al. 2011. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 52: 7392-9. PMID: 21849419
  7. Electrochemical immunosensor modified with self-assembled monolayer of 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid on gold electrodes for detection of benzo[a]pyrene in water.  |  Ahmad, A. and Moore, E. 2012. Analyst. 137: 5839-44. PMID: 23099427
  8. A two-wavelength fluorescence recovery method for the simultaneous determination of aureomycin and oxytetracycline by using gold nanocrystals modified with serine and 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid.  |  Mao, Y., et al. 2018. Mikrochim Acta. 185: 222. PMID: 29594841
  9. Capillary electrophoretic determination of heavy-metal ions using 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid and 6-mercapto-1-hexanol co-functionalized gold nanoparticle as colorimetric probe.  |  Bi, J., et al. 2019. J Chromatogr A. 1594: 208-215. PMID: 30772060
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  11. Quartz crystal microbalance sensor based on 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid self-assembly and amidated nano-titanium film for selective and ultrafast detection of phosphoproteins in food.  |  Guo, J., et al. 2021. Food Chem. 344: 128656. PMID: 33234435
  12. Organic-to-Aqueous Phase Transfer of Alloyed AgInS2-ZnS Nanocrystals Using Simple Hydrophilic Ligands: Comparison of 11-Mercaptoundecanoic Acid, Dihydrolipoic Acid and Cysteine.  |  Kowalik, P., et al. 2021. Nanomaterials (Basel). 11: PMID: 33806242
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11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid, 5 g

sc-251618
5 g
$97.00

11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid, 50 g

sc-251618A
50 g
$821.00

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from LeeLee, T. et al. (PubMed 26369114) fabricated a cytochrome c/11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid heterolayer to analyze its electrochemical characteristics in harsh conditions for a stable bioelectronic device. Found that the heterolayer maintained redox properties over an extended time period and functionality over a wide pH and temperature range. -SCBT Publication Review
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