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Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester

Also known as Vinyl palmitate, Palmitic acid vinyl ester, ethenyl hexadecanoate

CAS 693-38-9Formula C18H34O2Molar mass 282.47 g/molEC 211-751-0
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Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester chemical structure, C18H34O2, CAS 693-38-9
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
693-38-9
Formula
C18H34O2
Molar mass
282.47 g/mol
EC number
211-751-0
HS code
291570
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C18H34O2 and a molar mass of 282.47 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 693-38-9. The IUPAC name is ethenyl hexadecanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
ethenyl hexadecanoate
CAS number
693-38-9 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 30398-71-1
EC number
211-751-0
Molecular formula
C18H34O2
UNII
J44FD9L9CY
MDL number
MFCD00059288
InChIKey
UJRIYYLGNDXVTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H34O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20-4-2/h4H,2-3,5-17H2,1H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC=C

Synonyms

  • Vinyl palmitate
  • Palmitic acid vinyl ester
  • ethenyl hexadecanoate
  • Vinyl Palmitate (stabilized with MEHQ)
  • vinyl hexadecanoate
  • VinylPalmitate(stabilizedwithMEHQ)
  • vinylpalmitate
  • Vinyl palmitate #
  • Palmitic acid, vinyl ester
  • Vinyl Palmitate, inverted exclamation markO96%,stabilized with MEHQ

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
282.47 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
282.2559 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
6.15calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
15calc.
Heavy atoms
20calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.83calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
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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United States

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    Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Added by a premanufacture notice, significant new use rule

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester is traded under.

HS 2915.70Indicative HS code

Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters

World exports in 2024
$1.25B
+23.7% vs 2023, imports $1.13B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Indonesia32.2%
  2. Malaysia23.0%
  3. Singapore6.5%
Top importers
  1. United States10.7%
  2. Germany6.2%
  3. China5.9%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl 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 Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester?

Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C18H34O2 and a molar mass of 282.47 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 693-38-9. The IUPAC name is ethenyl hexadecanoate.

What is the CAS number of Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester?

The CAS registry number of Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester is 693-38-9. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 30398-71-1.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester?

The molecular formula of Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester is C18H34O2 and its molar mass is 282.47 g/mol.

What is Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester used for?

Known uses and roles of Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl 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, ethenyl ester?

Hexadecanoic acid, ethenyl ester is usually classified under HS code 291570 (Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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