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Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate

TL;DR: Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate (CAS 16742-51-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C17H34O3 and molecular weight 286.2508 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate

Also Known As: Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate, methyl hydroxypalmitate, Methyl-2-Hydroxyhexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate #

CAS Number
16742-51-1
Molecular Formula
C17H34O3
Molecular Weight
286.2508 g/mol
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Application Areas

Top 5 of 7 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.

Biotechnology (16 patents) Heterocyclic Building Blocks (4 patents) Organic Building Blocks (22 patents) Organometallic Reagents (2 patents) Pharmaceutical Intermediates (17 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC17H34O3
Molecular Weight286.2508 g/mol
XLogP6.7
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)46.5 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors3
Rotatable Bonds15
Exact Mass286.2508 Da
Heavy Atoms20
Complexity216.0
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(=O)OC)O
InChIKeyLQZITXGTIYKQBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Chemical Property Profile of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate

XLogP
6.7
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
46.5
Hydrogen Bond Donors
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
15
Heavy Atoms
20
Complexity
216.0
Exact Mass
286.2508
Monoisotopic Mass
286.2508
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate

The XLogP value of 6.7 indicates that Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 46.5 Ų, Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate is 16742-51-1.

What is the molecular formula of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate?

The molecular formula of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate is C17H34O3.

What is the molecular weight of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate?

The molecular weight of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate is 286.2508 g/mol.

Where can I buy Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate?

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