2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
SIGMA/H7021 - ≥98% (capillary GC)
Synonym: 2-Hydroxypalmitic acid; DL-α-Hydroxypalmitic acid
CAS Number: 764-67-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H32O3
Molecular Weight: 272.42
EC Number: 212-129-1
MDL Number: MFCD00014343
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)13CH(OH)COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (capillary GC) |
| InChI | 1S/C16H32O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | JGHSBPIZNUXPLA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| lipid type | saturated FAs |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)C(O)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid (2OH-HDA) is used as a representative of the saturated long-chain hydroxyl fatty acids group, members of which have potential roles in anti-inflammatory action, neuroprotection, and bactericide and anti-cancer defense. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (capillary GC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352211 |

