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Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester

Also known as 10-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid methyl ester, methyl 10-hydroxypalmitate, Methyl 10-hydroxyhexadecanoate #

CAS 56247-30-4Formula C17H34O3Molar mass 286.46 g/mol
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Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester chemical structure, C17H34O3, CAS 56247-30-4
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
56247-30-4
Formula
C17H34O3
Molar mass
286.46 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C17H34O3 and a molar mass of 286.46 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 56247-30-4. The IUPAC name is methyl 10-hydroxyhexadecanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl 10-hydroxyhexadecanoate
CAS number
56247-30-4
Molecular formula
C17H34O3
InChIKey
CEVXFMILZMQBSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H34O3/c1-3-4-5-10-13-16(18)14-11-8-6-7-9-12-15-17(19)20-2/h16,18H,3-15H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCC(CCCCCCCCC(=O)OC)O

Synonyms

  • 10-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid methyl ester
  • methyl 10-hydroxypalmitate
  • Methyl 10-hydroxyhexadecanoate #

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
286.46 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
286.2508 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.61calc.
Topological polar surface area
46.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
14calc.
Heavy atoms
20calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.94calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, 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 Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester?

Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C17H34O3 and a molar mass of 286.46 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 56247-30-4. The IUPAC name is methyl 10-hydroxyhexadecanoate.

What is the CAS number of Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester?

The CAS registry number of Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester is 56247-30-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester?

The molecular formula of Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester is C17H34O3 and its molar mass is 286.46 g/mol.

What is Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester used for?

Known uses and roles of Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, 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 Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, methyl ester?

Hexadecanoic acid, 10-hydroxy-, 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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