Methyl 3-hydroxyhexadecanoate
HY-132237
Overview
- SupplierMedChem Express
- Product NameMethyl 3-hydroxyhexadecanoate [51883-36-4]
- Delivery Days Customer10
- CAS Number51883-36-4
- CertificationResearch Use Only
- Estimated Purity95.0
- Molecular FormulaC17H34O3
- Molecular Weight286.45
- Scientific DescriptionMethyl 3-hydroxyhexadecanoate is an ester derivative of hydroxy fatty acid commonly found in various plant and animal tissues, especially certain vegetable oils such as rapeseed oil. Methyl 3-hydroxyhexadecanoate has unique chemical properties that make it an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of other lipid molecules and is involved in a variety of metabolic processes, including energy storage and cell signaling. Its also been linked to potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.
- SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)CC(OC)=O
- Storage InstructionRT
- UNSPSC12352200