4219-49-2 | 2-Hydroxyethyl palmitate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
25mg	95%	in stock	$63.00	$44.00
100mg	95%	in stock	$173.00	$121.00
250mg	95%	in stock	$275.00	$192.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AF69875
• Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxyethyl palmitate
• CAS Number: 4219-49-2
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O3
• Molecular Weight: 300.4766
• MDL Number: MFCD01709442
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCO
• NSC Number: 406556

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 217
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 21
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 17
• XLogP3: 6.8

Upstream Synthesis Route

2-Hydroxyethyl hexadecanoate, also known as hexadecyl 2-hydroxyethyl ester, is a versatile chemical compound commonly used in chemical synthesis for a variety of applications. This compound serves as an important intermediate in the production of various esters and surfactants due to its unique structure and properties. In chemical synthesis, 2-Hydroxyethyl hexadecanoate can act as a precursor for the synthesis of emulsifiers, lubricants, and other specialty chemicals. Its hydrophobic alkyl chain and hydrophilic hydroxyl group make it a valuable building block for the creation of molecular structures with specific properties. Additionally, 2-Hydroxyethyl hexadecanoate is widely utilized in the formulation of personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial coatings. Its ability to enhance the stability and performance of formulations makes it a preferred choice in many industries.

Literature

• Synthesis of novel biodegradable and self-assembling methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-palmitate nanocarrier for curcumin delivery to cancer cells.

  Acta biomaterialia 20081101