Tetracosanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester

Tetracosanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester - Names and Identifiers

Name	DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER
Synonyms	METHYL 2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOATE 2-hydroxy Lignoceric Acid methyl ester 2-hydroxytetracosanoic acid*methyl ester DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER Tetracosanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester
CAS	2433-95-6

Tetracosanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C25H50O3
Molar Mass	398.66
Density	0.900±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Melting Point	68-68.5 °C
Boling Point	423.9±13.0 °C(Predicted)
pKa	13.03±0.20(Predicted)
Storage Condition	2-8°C

Tetracosanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester - Risk and Safety

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Tetracosanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester - Introduction

DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER is a chemical substance, also known as DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER. The following is a description of its nature, use, formulation and safety information:

Nature:
-Appearance: DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER is a white solid.
-Solubility: It dissolves well in non-polar solvents such as ether, petroleum ether and chloroform.

Use:
DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER has some applications in the chemical industry:
-Surfactant: It can be used to prepare various surfactants for products such as detergents, emulsifiers and foaming agents.
-Emulsifier: It can be used as an emulsifier to help formulate and stabilize the oil-water mixture.
-Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER can be used to make cosmetics and personal care products, such as creams, lotions and moisturizers.

Preparation Method:
The synthesis of DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER can be carried out through the following steps:
1. First, tetracuronic acid is reacted with benzyl alcohol to obtain hydroxy tetracuronic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst.
2. Then, hydroxy tetracosanoic ACID reacts with methanol and uses an ACID catalyst to generate DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER.

Safety Information:
There is limited safety data on DL-2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER, so you should be cautious in using and handling it. Although their toxicity is not known, contact with skin and eyes should be avoided and appropriate protective measures, such as gloves and goggles, should be taken. It is best to consult relevant safety information before use, and properly manage and use the chemical substance.

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