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Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate

Also known as Sorbitan tripalmitate, Anhydro-D-glucitol tripalmitate, 1,4-Anhydro-2,3,5-tri-O-hexadecanoylhexitol

CAS 54140-20-4Formula C54H102O8Molar mass 879.40 g/molEC 258-994-9
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Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate chemical structure, C54H102O8, CAS 54140-20-4
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
54140-20-4
Formula
C54H102O8
Molar mass
879.40 g/mol
EC number
258-994-9
HS code
293219
Category
Nonionic surfactants

What is Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C54H102O8 and a molar mass of 879.40 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 54140-20-4. The IUPAC name is [(3S,4R,5R)-4-hexadecanoyloxy-5-[(1R)-1-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxyethyl]oxolan-3-yl] hexadecanoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
[(3S,4R,5R)-4-hexadecanoyloxy-5-[(1R)-1-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxyethyl]oxolan-3-yl] hexadecanoate
CAS number
54140-20-4 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
258-994-9
Molecular formula
C54H102O8
InChIKey
NVANJYGRGNEULT-BDZGGURLSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C54H102O8/c1-4-7-10-13-16-19-22-25-28-31-34-37-40-43-50(56)60-48(46-55)53-54(62-52(58)45-42-39-36-33-30-27-24-21-18-15-12-9-6-3)49(47-59-53)61-51(57)44-41-38-35-32-29-26-23-20-17-14-11-8-5-2/h48-49,53-55H,4-47H2,1-3H3/t48-,49+,53-,54-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(CO)C1OCC(OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)C1OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O[C@H]1CO[C@@H]([C@@H]1OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)[C@@H](CO)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Synonyms

  • Sorbitan tripalmitate
  • Anhydro-D-glucitol tripalmitate
  • 1,4-Anhydro-2,3,5-tri-O-hexadecanoylhexitol
  • 1,4-anhydro-2,3,5-tri-O-hexadecanoyl-D-glucitol
  • (2R,3R,4S)-2-((R)-2-hydroxy-1-(palmitoyloxy)ethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diyl dipalmitate

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
879.40 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
878.7575 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
15.56calc.
Topological polar surface area
108.4 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
8calc.
Rotatable bonds
47calc.
Heavy atoms
62calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.94calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
4calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (2 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

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active 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 Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate 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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What is Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate?

Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C54H102O8 and a molar mass of 879.40 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 54140-20-4. The IUPAC name is [(3S,4R,5R)-4-hexadecanoyloxy-5-[(1R)-1-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxyethyl]oxolan-3-yl] hexadecanoate.

What is the CAS number of Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate?

The CAS registry number of Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate is 54140-20-4.

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

The molecular formula of Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate is C54H102O8 and its molar mass is 879.40 g/mol.

What is Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate used for?

Known uses and roles of Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate include surfactants in home care and cleaning.

Is Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate 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, trihexadecanoate?

Sorbitan, trihexadecanoate 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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