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Oleyl palmitate

Also known as Palmitic acid oleyl ester, (Z)-Octadec-9-enyl palmitate, Hexadecanoic acid, (9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yl ester

CAS 2906-55-0Formula C34H66O2Molar mass 506.90 g/molEC 220-817-8
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Oleyl palmitate chemical structure, C34H66O2, CAS 2906-55-0
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CAS number
2906-55-0
Formula
C34H66O2
Molar mass
506.90 g/mol
EC number
220-817-8
HS code
291570
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Oleyl palmitate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Oleyl palmitate is a wax ester.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
[(Z)-octadec-9-enyl] hexadecanoate
CAS number
2906-55-0 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
220-817-8
Molecular formula
C34H66O2
UNII
H5929H0XN7
MDL number
MFCD00056327
InChIKey
ZCVXZRVTVSAZJS-ZCXUNETKSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C34H66O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-36-34(35)32-30-28-26-24-22-20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h17-18H,3-16,19-33H2,1-2H3/b18-17-
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC

Synonyms

  • Palmitic acid oleyl ester
  • (Z)-Octadec-9-enyl palmitate
  • Hexadecanoic acid, (9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yl ester
  • 9Z-octadecenyl hexadecanoate
  • Hexadecanoic acid, (9Z)-9-octadecenyl ester
  • Palmitic acid, 9-octadecenyl ester, (Z)-
  • Hexadecanoic acid, 9-octadecenyl ester, (Z)-
  • WE(18:1(9Z)/16:0)
  • 9-Octadecen-1-ol, palmitate, (Z)-
  • [(Z)-octadec-9-enyl] hexadecanoate
  • (9Z)-octadec-9-en-1-yl hexadecanoate
  • (9Z)-9-Octadecenyl palmitate #

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
506.90 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
506.5063 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
12.05calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
30calc.
Heavy atoms
36calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.91calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

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

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Inactive in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Oleyl palmitate 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 Oleyl palmitate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Oleyl palmitate, based on the data on this page

What is Oleyl palmitate?

Oleyl palmitate is a wax ester.

What is the CAS number of Oleyl palmitate?

The CAS registry number of Oleyl palmitate is 2906-55-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Oleyl palmitate?

The molecular formula of Oleyl palmitate is C34H66O2 and its molar mass is 506.90 g/mol.

What is Oleyl palmitate used for?

Known uses and roles of Oleyl palmitate include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Oleyl palmitate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Oleyl palmitate 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 Oleyl palmitate?

Oleyl palmitate 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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