16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
TL;DR: 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid (CAS 506-13-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H32O3 and molecular weight 272.23514 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
Also Known As: 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid, Juniperic acid, 16-HYDROXYPALMITIC ACID, omega-Hydroxypalmitic acid, Hexadecanoic acid, 16-hydroxy-
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 272.23514 g/mol |
| XLogP | 4.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 57.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 15 |
| Exact Mass | 272.23514 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 19 |
| Complexity | 192.0 |
| Melting Point | 94.00 to 98.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| SMILES | C(CCCCCCCC(=O)O)CCCCCCCO |
| InChIKey | UGAGPNKCDRTDHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. 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).
16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 506-13-8 and the molecular formula C16H32O3 and a molecular weight of 272.24 g/mol. Synonyms include 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid and Juniperic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
Property Insights of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
The XLogP value of 4.8 indicates that 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 57.5 Ų, 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
The CAS number of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is 506-13-8.
What is the molecular formula of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
The molecular formula of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is C16H32O3.
What is the molecular weight of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
The molecular weight of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is 272.23514 g/mol.
What are the applications of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis...
Where can I buy 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
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