Methyl 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoate CAS 16742-51-1
| CAS No. | 16742-51-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H34O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 286.45 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of Methyl 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Methyl 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoate (CAS 16742-51-1), molecular formula C17H34O3 and molecular weight 286.45 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, Methyl 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoate is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 286.45 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures Methyl 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoate under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C17H34O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 286.45 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |
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