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Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate

Also known as Methyl (+/-)-2-hydroxystearate, Methyl2-hydroxyoctadecanoate, 2-hydroxy Stearic Acid methyl ester

CAS 2420-35-1Formula C19H38O3Molar mass 314.51 g/mol
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Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate chemical structure, C19H38O3, CAS 2420-35-1
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CAS number
2420-35-1
Formula
C19H38O3
Molar mass
314.51 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C19H38O3 and a molar mass of 314.51 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2420-35-1.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate
CAS number
2420-35-1Other or deprecated CAS: 1331-93-7
Molecular formula
C19H38O3
InChIKey
OUFCLLRNNJZLOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H38O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(20)19(21)22-2/h18,20H,3-17H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(=O)OC)O

Synonyms

  • Methyl (+/-)-2-hydroxystearate
  • Methyl2-hydroxyoctadecanoate
  • 2-hydroxy Stearic Acid methyl ester
  • Methyl 2-hydroxystearate
  • Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester
  • Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate #
  • Methyl DL-2-hydroxyoctadecanoate
  • Methyl (? currency)-2-Hydroxystearate
  • Methyl (+/-)-2-hydroxystearate, >=98% (capillary GC)
  • Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (.+/-.)-

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
314.51 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
314.2821 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.39calc.
Topological polar surface area
46.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
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

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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 Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate 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 Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate?

Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C19H38O3 and a molar mass of 314.51 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2420-35-1.

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate?

The CAS registry number of Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate is 2420-35-1. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 1331-93-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate?

The molecular formula of Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate is C19H38O3 and its molar mass is 314.51 g/mol.

What is Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate used for?

Known uses and roles of Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate 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 Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate?

Methyl 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate 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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