Octadecanoic acid, 18-hydroxy-, methyl ester, also known as methyl 18-hydroxyoctadecanoate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C19H38O3. It is a derivative of octadecanoic acid, a long-chain fatty acid, with an additional hydroxyl group at the 18th carbon atom and a methyl ester group. Octadecanoic acid, 18-hydroxy-, methyl ester is characterized by its waxy texture and is typically used in the synthesis of various chemical products, such as surfactants, lubricants, and emulsifiers. It can also be found in some natural products, like plant waxes and cutin, a protective layer on plant surfaces. Due to its unique structure, it has potential applications in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, as well as in the development of bio-based materials.
The CAS Registry Mumber 2380-16-7 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 2,3,8 and 0 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 1 and 6 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 2380-16: (6*2)+(5*3)+(4*8)+(3*0)+(2*1)+(1*6)=67 67 % 10 = 7 So 2380-16-7 is a valid CAS Registry Number.