Palmitoyl chloride
TL;DR: Palmitoyl chloride (CAS 112-67-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H31ClO and molecular weight 274.20633 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
hexadecanoyl chloride
Also Known As: Palmitoyl chloride, HEXADECANOYL CHLORIDE, Palmitic acid chloride, Palmityl chloride, palmitoylchloride
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H31ClO |
| Molecular Weight | 274.20633 g/mol |
| XLogP | 7.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 17.1 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 14 |
| Exact Mass | 274.20633 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 18 |
| Complexity | 180.0 |
| Melting Point | 11-12 °C |
| Boiling Point | 199 °C @ 20 MM HG |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4514 @ 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | VERY SOL IN ETHER |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)Cl |
| InChIKey | ARBOVOVUTSQWSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Palmitoyl chloride is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Palmitoyl chloride is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 112-67-4 and the molecular formula C16H31ClO and a molecular weight of 274.21 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: VERY SOL IN ETHER. Synonyms include Palmitoyl chloride and HEXADECANOYL CHLORIDE.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Palmitoyl chloride
Property Insights of Palmitoyl chloride
The XLogP value of 7.3 indicates that Palmitoyl chloride is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 17.1 Ų, Palmitoyl chloride exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Palmitoyl chloride has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Palmitoyl chloride?
The CAS number of Palmitoyl chloride is 112-67-4.
What is the molecular formula of Palmitoyl chloride?
The molecular formula of Palmitoyl chloride is C16H31ClO.
What is the molecular weight of Palmitoyl chloride?
The molecular weight of Palmitoyl chloride is 274.20633 g/mol.
What are the applications of Palmitoyl chloride?
Palmitoyl chloride is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Palmitoyl chloride?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Palmitoyl chloride?
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