Name | Hexadecanedioic acid |
Synonyms | THAPSIC ACID Thapsic acid hexadecanedioate Hexadecane Diacid HEXADECANE DIACID HEXADECANEDIOIC ACID Hexadecanedioic acid DICARBOXYLIC ACID C16 16-hexadecanedioic acid 1,16-Hexadecanedioic acid Hexadecane-1,16-dioic acid n-Tetradecane-omega,omega'-dicarboxylic acid |
CAS | 505-54-4 |
EINECS | 208-013-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C16H30O4/c17-15(18)13-11-9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16(19)20/h1-14H2,(H,17,18)(H,19,20)/p-2 |
InChIKey | YGMGJMSLLNODQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C16H30O4 |
Molar Mass | 286.41 |
Density | 1.0351 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 120-123°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 451.08°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 244.6°C |
Water Solubility | 5.098mg/L at 20℃ |
Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | White to Off-White |
BRN | 1792831 |
pKa | 4.48±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents. Combustible. |
Refractive Index | 1.4485 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00002746 |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29171900 |
LogP | 4.67 at 25℃ |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | hexadecanoic acid is a useful research intermediate for human blood pressure regulation research. Cetadecanoic acid cooperates with SLCO1B1 as a potential therapy for statins. |
biological activity | Hexadecanedioic acid (Thapsic acid, Hexadecanedioate, Palmitic acid) is a common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants and microorganisms. |