Methyl 17-hydroxyheptadecanoate

• CAT Number: R067848
• CAS Number: 94036-00-7
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O3
• Molecular Weight: 300.483
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: omega-Hydroxy C17:0 methyl ester
• Solubility: chloroform, warm ethanol, ethyl ether
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 17-hydroxyheptadecanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36O3/c1-21-18(20)16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19/h19H,2-17H2,1H3
• InChIKey: UVIQCJHXPJPAOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

Methyl 17-hydroxyheptadecanoate is a fatty acid ester characterized by a long-chain fatty acid with a hydroxyl group at the 17th carbon. This compound is significant in biochemical research and synthetic chemistry, particularly in studies related to lipid metabolism and fatty acid derivatives. Its hydroxyl group enhances its reactivity, making it useful in the synthesis of more complex lipids and bioactive molecules. Additionally, it may serve as a precursor in the development of surfactants and other functionalized compounds in various applications.