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Sorbitan, hexanoate

Also known as 1,4-Anhydro-5-O-hexanoylhexitol, (4xi)-1,4-Anhydro-5-O-hexanoyl-D-xylo-hexitol

CAS 50809-53-5Formula C12H22O6Molar mass 262.30 g/molEC 256-775-2
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Sorbitan, hexanoate chemical structure, C12H22O6, CAS 50809-53-5
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CAS number
50809-53-5
Formula
C12H22O6
Molar mass
262.30 g/mol
EC number
256-775-2
HS code
293219
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks

What is Sorbitan, hexanoate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Sorbitan, hexanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H22O6 and a molar mass of 262.30 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 50809-53-5. The IUPAC name is [(1R)-1-[(3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] hexanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
[(1R)-1-[(3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] hexanoate
CAS number
50809-53-5 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
256-775-2
Molecular formula
C12H22O6
InChIKey
BNMOESQYPCJYSH-BWWCMOENSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H22O6/c1-2-3-4-5-10(15)18-9(6-13)12-11(16)8(14)7-17-12/h8-9,11-14,16H,2-7H2,1H3/t8-,9+,11+,12?/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCC(=O)OC(CO)C1OCC(O)C1O
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCC(=O)O[C@H](CO)C1[C@@H]([C@H](CO1)O)O

Synonyms

  • 1,4-Anhydro-5-O-hexanoylhexitol
  • (4xi)-1,4-Anhydro-5-O-hexanoyl-D-xylo-hexitol

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
262.30 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
262.1416 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.41calc.
Topological polar surface area
96.22 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
7calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.92calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
4calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCOC1

C1CCOC1

1 ring, 5 atoms, the Tetrahydrofuran ring system.

8,114 other chemicals share this scaffold

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 Sorbitan, hexanoate is traded under.

HS 2932.19Indicative HS code

Compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the…

World exports in 2024
$2.62B
−6.4% vs 2023, imports $2.56B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany57.9%
  2. Italy11.5%
  3. China10.4%
Top importers
  1. Greece40.4%
  2. Japan16.3%
  3. Germany12.8%
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Frequently asked questions

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What is Sorbitan, hexanoate?

Sorbitan, hexanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H22O6 and a molar mass of 262.30 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 50809-53-5. The IUPAC name is [(1R)-1-[(3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] hexanoate.

What is the CAS number of Sorbitan, hexanoate?

The CAS registry number of Sorbitan, hexanoate is 50809-53-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Sorbitan, hexanoate?

The molecular formula of Sorbitan, hexanoate is C12H22O6 and its molar mass is 262.30 g/mol.

What is Sorbitan, hexanoate used for?

Known uses and roles of Sorbitan, hexanoate include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Sorbitan, hexanoate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Sorbitan, hexanoate 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 Sorbitan, hexanoate?

Sorbitan, hexanoate is usually classified under HS code 293219 (Compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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