16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
CAS Number506-13-8
FormulaHO(CH2)15CO2H
Mol. Weight272.42 g/mol
16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
What is 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 506-13-8 and molecular formula HO(CH2)15CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid was used in the synthesis of dihydroxypalmitic acids1. It was also used to induce the expression of two GRP genes of Arabidopsis thaliana, AtGRP5 and AtGRP232.
Specifications
Linear Formula
HO(CH2)15CO2H
Molecular Weight
272.42 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%