cis-9,10-Epoxystearic Acid Methyl Ester

• CAT Number: R061629
• CAS Number: 2566-91-8
• Molecular Formula: C19H36O3
• Molecular Weight: 312.49
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2R,3S)-rel-3-Octyl-2-oxiraneoctanoic acid methyl ester;(±)-cis-9,10-Epoxyoctadecanoic acid Methyl ester
• Storage: -80°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 8-[(2R,3S)-3-octyloxiran-2-yl]octanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H36O3/c1-3-4-5-6-8-11-14-17-18(22-17)15-12-9-7-10-13-16-19(20)21-2/h17-18H,3-16H2,1-2H3/t17-,18+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: CAMHHLOGFDZBBG-ZWKOTPCHSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCC1C(O1)CCCCCCCC(=O)OC

cis-9,10-Epoxystearic Acid Methyl Ester(CAT: R061629) is a fatty acid derivative, specifically an epoxide of stearic acid, which has been methylated. It is commonly used in organic synthesis and biochemical research, particularly in studying epoxidation reactions and lipid metabolism. The epoxide group makes this compound reactive, allowing it to participate in chemical modifications or serve as an intermediate in the production of various biologically active molecules. Researchers investigate its role in biological systems, especially in relation to enzyme interactions, lipid oxidation, and the formation of signaling molecules. Additionally, it has applications in material science and industrial processes, such as the production of biodegradable polymers.yurethane from oleic and ricinoleic acids as renewable resources.