Palmitoylethanolamide
TL;DR: Palmitoylethanolamide (CAS 544-31-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C18H37NO2 and molecular weight 299.28244 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
N-(2-hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide
Also Known As: Palmitoylethanolamide, Palmidrol, Impulsin, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide, Palmitamide MEA
Application Areas
Top 5 of 19 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C18H37NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 299.28244 g/mol |
| XLogP | 6.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 49.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 16 |
| Exact Mass | 299.28244 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 21 |
| Complexity | 219.0 |
| Melting Point | 98.5 °C |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)NCCO |
| InChIKey | HXYVTAGFYLMHSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Palmitoylethanolamide 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).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Palmitoylethanolamide (CAS 544-31-0) has the molecular formula C18H37NO2 and a molecular weight of 299.28 g/mol. Synonyms include Palmitoylethanolamide and Palmidrol.
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 Palmitoylethanolamide
Property Insights of Palmitoylethanolamide
The XLogP value of 6.2 indicates that Palmitoylethanolamide is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 49.3 Ų, Palmitoylethanolamide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Palmitoylethanolamide has 2 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 Palmitoylethanolamide?
The CAS number of Palmitoylethanolamide is 544-31-0.
What is the molecular formula of Palmitoylethanolamide?
The molecular formula of Palmitoylethanolamide is C18H37NO2.
What is the molecular weight of Palmitoylethanolamide?
The molecular weight of Palmitoylethanolamide is 299.28244 g/mol.
What are the applications of Palmitoylethanolamide?
Palmitoylethanolamide 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 Palmitoylethanolamide?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Palmitoylethanolamide?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Palmitoylethanolamide and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.