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5-Hete methyl ester

Also known as 6,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (S-(E,Z,Z,Z))-, N-(2-(N-Palmitoyl)aminoethyl)maleimide, N(c)\(2(c)\(N(c)\Palmitoyl)aminoethyl)maleimide

CAS 78037-99-7Formula C21H34O3Molar mass 334.50 g/mol
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5-Hete methyl ester chemical structure, C21H34O3, CAS 78037-99-7
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CAS number
78037-99-7
Formula
C21H34O3
Molar mass
334.50 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is 5-Hete methyl ester?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

5-Hete methyl ester is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C21H34O3 and a molar mass of 334.50 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 78037-99-7. The IUPAC name is methyl (5S,6E,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5-hydroxyicosa-6,8,11,14-tetraenoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl (5S,6E,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5-hydroxyicosa-6,8,11,14-tetraenoate
CAS number
78037-99-7Other or deprecated CAS: 1644179-60-1
Molecular formula
C21H34O3
UNII
2T588Z51N8
InChIKey
RWLSHOXCJVZJMD-KPMWKZHNSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H34O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-17-20(22)18-16-19-21(23)24-2/h7-8,10-11,13-15,17,20,22H,3-6,9,12,16,18-19H2,1-2H3/b8-7-,11-10-,14-13-,17-15+/t20-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CC=CC(O)CCCC(=O)OC
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C=C\[C@H](CCCC(=O)OC)O

Synonyms

  • 6,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (S-(E,Z,Z,Z))-
  • N-(2-(N-Palmitoyl)aminoethyl)maleimide
  • N(c)\(2(c)\(N(c)\Palmitoyl)aminoethyl)maleimide

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
334.50 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
334.2508 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.28calc.
Topological polar surface area
46.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
14calc.
Heavy atoms
24calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.57calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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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 5-Hete methyl ester 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 5-Hete methyl ester is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is 5-Hete methyl ester?

5-Hete methyl ester is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C21H34O3 and a molar mass of 334.50 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 78037-99-7. The IUPAC name is methyl (5S,6E,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5-hydroxyicosa-6,8,11,14-tetraenoate.

What is the CAS number of 5-Hete methyl ester?

The CAS registry number of 5-Hete methyl ester is 78037-99-7. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 1644179-60-1.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 5-Hete methyl ester?

The molecular formula of 5-Hete methyl ester is C21H34O3 and its molar mass is 334.50 g/mol.

What is 5-Hete methyl ester used for?

Known uses and roles of 5-Hete methyl ester include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is 5-Hete methyl ester hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 5-Hete methyl ester 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 5-Hete methyl ester?

5-Hete methyl ester 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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