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4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid

CAS 80480-08-6Formula C18H36O2Molar mass 284.48 g/mol
4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid chemical structure, C18H36O2, CAS 80480-08-6
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
80480-08-6
Formula
C18H36O2
Molar mass
284.48 g/mol
HS code
291590
Category
Lipids and fatty acids

What is 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C18H36O2 and a molar mass of 284.48 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 80480-08-6.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
4-ethylhexadecanoic acid
CAS number
80480-08-6 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C18H36O2
InChIKey
HWDSHLBRPMXBKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H36O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-17(4-2)15-16-18(19)20/h17H,3-16H2,1-2H3,(H,19,20)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCC(CC)CCC(=O)O

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
284.48 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
284.2715 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
6.19calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
15calc.
Heavy atoms
20calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.94calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)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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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid is traded under.

HS 2915.90Indicative HS code

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated…

World exports in 2024
$3.42B
+5.6% vs 2023, imports $3.55B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Indonesia15.9%
  2. Germany13.0%
  3. Malaysia12.4%
Top importers
  1. China14.4%
  2. Netherlands11.7%
  3. United States11.5%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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Frequently asked questions

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What is 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid?

4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C18H36O2 and a molar mass of 284.48 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 80480-08-6.

What is the CAS number of 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid?

The CAS registry number of 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid is 80480-08-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid?

The molecular formula of 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid is C18H36O2 and its molar mass is 284.48 g/mol.

Is 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 4-Ethylhexadecanoic 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 4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid?

4-Ethylhexadecanoic acid is usually classified under HS code 291590 (Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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