Hexadecanal
TL;DR: Hexadecanal (CAS 629-80-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C16H32O and molecular weight 240.24532 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
hexadecanal
Also Known As: hexadecanal, palmitaldehyde, 1-hexadecanal, N-hexadecanal, palmitoyl aldehyde
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O |
| Molecular Weight | 240.24532 g/mol |
| XLogP | 7.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 17.1 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 14 |
| Exact Mass | 240.24532 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 17 |
| Complexity | 142.0 |
| Melting Point | 35 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC=O |
| InChIKey | NIOYUNMRJMEDGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Hexadecanal 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, Hexadecanal (CAS 629-80-1) has the molecular formula C16H32O and a molecular weight of 240.25 g/mol. Synonyms include hexadecanal and palmitaldehyde.
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 Hexadecanal
Property Insights of Hexadecanal
The XLogP value of 7.1 indicates that Hexadecanal is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 17.1 Ų, Hexadecanal exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Hexadecanal 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 Hexadecanal?
The CAS number of Hexadecanal is 629-80-1.
What is the molecular formula of Hexadecanal?
The molecular formula of Hexadecanal is C16H32O.
What is the molecular weight of Hexadecanal?
The molecular weight of Hexadecanal is 240.24532 g/mol.
What are the applications of Hexadecanal?
Hexadecanal 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 Hexadecanal?
You can request a quote for Hexadecanal directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.
Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Hexadecanal?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Hexadecanal and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.