Cas no 17369-53-8 (5-hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid)

5-Hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid is a hydroxylated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone and a hydroxyl group at the fifth position. This structural feature enhances its polarity and reactivity, making it useful in organic synthesis and biochemical applications. It serves as a precursor for the production of specialized lipids, surfactants, and bioactive compounds. The hydroxyl group allows for further functionalization, enabling its incorporation into polymers or complex molecules. Its amphiphilic nature also lends itself to studies in membrane biology and lipid metabolism. The compound is typically synthesized under controlled conditions to ensure high purity, making it suitable for research and industrial applications requiring precise chemical properties.
5-hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid structure
5-hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid structure
Product Name:5-hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid
CAS No:17369-53-8
MF:C16H32O3
MW:272.42348575592
CID:2923805
PubChem ID:5312761
Update Time:2025-07-01

5-hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • Hexadecanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-
    • 5-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
    • 17369-53-8
    • SCHEMBL5231506
    • DTXSID601311351
    • G65453
    • LMFA01050190
    • 5-hydroxy-hexadecanoic acid
    • CHEBI:196264
    • Inchi: 1S/C16H32O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-12-15(17)13-11-14-16(18)19/h15,17H,2-14H2,1H3,(H,18,19)
    • InChI Key: GIEJMPHHFWMLHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES: C(O)(=O)CCCC(O)CCCCCCCCCCC

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 272.23514488g/mol
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 272.23514488g/mol
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
  • Heavy Atom Count: 19
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 14
  • Complexity: 204
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 1
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • XLogP3: 5.4
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 57.5?2

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