50486-18-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl 16-methylheptadecanoate
• Synonyms: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl 16-methylheptadecanoate;16-Methylheptadecanoic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester;AKD-2A;Isostearic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
• CAS NO: 50486-18-5
• Molecular Formula: C21H42O4
• Molecular Weight: 358.55578
• EINECS: 256-603-6
• Mol File: 50486-18-5.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 472.8°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 150.1°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.957g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 6.31E-11mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.468
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl 16-methylheptadecanoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl 16-methylheptadecanoate(50486-18-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl 16-methylheptadecanoate(50486-18-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 50486-18-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Molecular structure

A 16-carbon chain with a methyl group, a hydroxyl group on the second and third carbon, and a propyl group attached to the hydroxyl group.

Usage in cosmetics

Often used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in various cosmetic and personal care products.

Health benefits

Can be found in dietary supplements and pharmaceutical formulations due to its potential health benefits.

Food industry applications

May have applications as a flavoring agent or as a component in food packaging materials.

Diverse uses

Has diverse industrial and commercial uses due to its beneficial properties.

InChI:InChI=1/C21H42O4/c1-19(2)15-13-11-9-7-5-3-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-21(24)25-18-20(23)17-22/h19-20,22-23H,3-18H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 2724-58-5 16-methylheptadecanoic acid 

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