Stearoyl Chloride

Name:
Stearoyl Chloride
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	n-octadecanoyl chloride
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)16COCl
Properties:
Mp 23C, bp 174–178C (2 mm Hg). Soluble in hydrocarbons and ethers. Combustible.
Use:
Preparation of substituted amines and amides, acid anhydrides, esterification of alcohols, synthesis of other organic compounds.