3-​Hydroxy-hexadecanoic Acid

• CAT Number: R044400
• CAS Number: 2398-34-7
• Molecular Formula: C16H32O3
• Molecular Weight: 272.429
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3RS)-3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid; 3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid; 3-Hydroxypalmitic Acid; DL-3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid; DL-3-Hydroxypalmitic Acid; β-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid; β-Hydroxypalmitic Acid
• Target: Microorganisms
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H32O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-15(17)14-16(18)19/h15,17H,2-14H2,1H3,(H,18,19)
• InChIKey: CBWALJHXHCJYTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(CC(=O)O)O

3-Hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid is a hydroxy fatty acid characterized by a hydroxyl group at the 3rd position of a 16-carbon saturated fatty acid chain. This compound is of interest in biochemistry and lipid metabolism research, as it is a component of lipopolysaccharides found in bacterial membranes. It also plays a role in metabolic pathways related to lipid biosynthesis and degradation. Researchers explore its significance in biological systems, including its involvement in inflammatory responses and potential therapeutic applications in metabolic disorders.