Palmitic anhydride

• CAT Number: I034166
• CAS Number: 623-65-4
• Molecular Formula: C32H62O3
• Molecular Weight: 494.84
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Palmitic anhydride; Palmitic acid anhydride; NSC 285112; NSC285112; NSC-285112
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Room Temperature
• IUPAC Name: palmitic anhydride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C32H62O3/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31(33)35-32(34)30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-30H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: QWZBEFCPZJWDKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(OC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)=O

Palmitic anhydride (Cat No.:I034166) is a chemical compound derived from palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid found in natural sources like animal fats and vegetable oils. It is an anhydrous form of palmitic acid, meaning it lacks water molecules. Palmitic anhydride is commonly used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and surfactants. It serves as a versatile building block for various compounds and materials. Its applications range from drug development to industrial processes, where it contributes to the creation of diverse products.

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