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2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid

Also known as Trioxypalmitinsaure

CAS 71628-40-5Formula C16H32O5Molar mass 304.43 g/mol
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2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid chemical structure, C16H32O5, CAS 71628-40-5
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CAS number
71628-40-5
Formula
C16H32O5
Molar mass
304.43 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H32O5 and a molar mass of 304.43 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 71628-40-5.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2,2,3-trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid
CAS number
71628-40-5 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C16H32O5
InChIKey
VUUJHQXSQOLPJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H32O5/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(17)16(20,21)15(18)19/h14,17,20-21H,2-13H2,1H3,(H,18,19)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(C(=O)O)(O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Trioxypalmitinsaure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
304.43 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
304.225 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.81calc.
Topological polar surface area
97.99 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
14calc.
Heavy atoms
21calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.94calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid?

2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H32O5 and a molar mass of 304.43 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 71628-40-5.

What is the CAS number of 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid?

The CAS registry number of 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is 71628-40-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid?

The molecular formula of 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is C16H32O5 and its molar mass is 304.43 g/mol.

What is 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid?

2,2,3-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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