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Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate

Also known as ethyl a-ethylpalmitate

CAS 70116-75-5Formula C20H40O2Molar mass 312.54 g/mol
Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate chemical structure, C20H40O2, CAS 70116-75-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
70116-75-5
Formula
C20H40O2
Molar mass
312.54 g/mol
HS code
291590
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C20H40O2 and a molar mass of 312.54 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 70116-75-5.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate
CAS number
70116-75-5 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C20H40O2
InChIKey
ZRTWWOONXPFICO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H40O2/c1-4-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19(5-2)20(21)22-6-3/h19H,4-18H2,1-3H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(CC)C(=O)OCC

Synonyms

  • ethyl a-ethylpalmitate

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
312.54 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
312.3028 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
6.67calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
16calc.
Heavy atoms
22calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.95calc.
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

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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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 Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate 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%
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Frequently asked questions

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What is Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate?

Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C20H40O2 and a molar mass of 312.54 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 70116-75-5.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate?

The CAS registry number of Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate is 70116-75-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate?

The molecular formula of Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate is C20H40O2 and its molar mass is 312.54 g/mol.

What is Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate used for?

Known uses and roles of Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate 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 Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate?

Ethyl 2-ethylhexadecanoate 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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