Hexadecanolide
TL;DR: Hexadecanolide (CAS 109-29-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H30O2 and molecular weight 254.22458 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
oxacycloheptadecan-2-one
Also Known As: 16-Hexadecanolide, Hexadecanolide, hexadecanolactone, Cyclohexadecanolide, OXACYCLOHEPTADECAN-2-ONE
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H30O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 254.22458 g/mol |
| XLogP | 6.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 254.22458 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 18 |
| Complexity | 201.0 |
| SMILES | C1CCCCCCCC(=O)OCCCCCCC1 |
| InChIKey | LOKPJYNMYCVCRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Hexadecanolide is used in surfactant and detergent formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Hexadecanolide (CAS 109-29-5) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Hexadecanolide (CAS 109-29-5) is a surfactant raw material with the molecular formula C16H30O2 and a molecular weight of 254.22 g/mol. It is also known as 16-Hexadecanolide and Hexadecanolide.
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Chemical Property Profile of Hexadecanolide
Property Insights of Hexadecanolide
The XLogP value of 6.3 indicates that Hexadecanolide is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.3 Ų, Hexadecanolide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Hexadecanolide has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Hexadecanolide?
The CAS number of Hexadecanolide is 109-29-5.
What is the molecular formula of Hexadecanolide?
The molecular formula of Hexadecanolide is C16H30O2.
What is the molecular weight of Hexadecanolide?
The molecular weight of Hexadecanolide is 254.22458 g/mol.
What are the applications of Hexadecanolide?
Hexadecanolide is used in surfactant and detergent formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Hexadecanolide (CAS 109-29-5) with custom synthesis available from milligram...
Where can I buy Hexadecanolide?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Hexadecanolide?
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