For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
16-hydroxy Hexadecanoic Acid(CAT: R067435) is a fatty acid derivative with distinct applications in pharmaceutical and organic chemistry. This compound acts as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive lipids, playing a vital role in cell signaling pathways. In pharmaceutical research, it is utilized for the development of lipid-based drug delivery systems, enhancing the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs.
| CAS Number | 506-13-8 |
| Synonyms | 16-Hydroxy Palmitic Acid;Juniperic Acid |
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O3 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | 16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H32O3/c17-15-13-11-9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16(18)19/h17H,1-15H2,(H,18,19) |
| InChIKey | UGAGPNKCDRTDHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(CCCCCCCC(=O)O)CCCCCCCO |
| Reference | 1.Benveniste, I.,Saito, T.,Wang, Y., et al. Evolutionary relationship and substrate specificity of Arabidopsis thaliana fatty acid ω-hydroxylase. Plant Science 170, 326-328 (2006). |
