Hexadecylamine
TL;DR: Hexadecylamine (CAS 143-27-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H35N and molecular weight 241.27695 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
hexadecan-1-amine
Also Known As: Hexadecylamine, 1-Hexadecylamine, Cetylamine, hexadecan-1-amine, 1-Hexadecanamine
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H35N |
| Molecular Weight | 241.27695 g/mol |
| XLogP | 7.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 14 |
| Exact Mass | 241.27695 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 17 |
| Complexity | 123.0 |
| Melting Point | 115.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 613 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.8129 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 285 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCN |
| InChIKey | FJLUATLTXUNBOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Hexadecylamine is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. 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).
Hexadecylamine is a polymer intermediate identified by CAS number 143-27-1 and the molecular formula C16H35N and a molecular weight of 241.28 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.8129 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include Hexadecylamine and 1-Hexadecylamine.
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Chemical Property Profile of Hexadecylamine
Property Insights of Hexadecylamine
The XLogP value of 7.4 indicates that Hexadecylamine is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.0 Ų, Hexadecylamine exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Hexadecylamine has 1 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 Hexadecylamine?
The CAS number of Hexadecylamine is 143-27-1.
What is the molecular formula of Hexadecylamine?
The molecular formula of Hexadecylamine is C16H35N.
What is the molecular weight of Hexadecylamine?
The molecular weight of Hexadecylamine is 241.27695 g/mol.
What are the applications of Hexadecylamine?
Hexadecylamine is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...
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