3-Hydroxy-pentyl-1-palmitat, also known as 3-hydroxy-pentyl hexadecanoate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C21H40O3. It is an ester derived from the combination of 3-hydroxy-pentanol and palmitic acid. 3-Hydroxy-pentyl-1-palmitat is characterized by a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the third carbon of a pentyl chain and a long-chain fatty acid, palmitic acid, which has 16 carbon atoms. 3-Hydroxy-pentyl-1-palmitat is found in various natural sources, such as plants and microorganisms, and is known for its potential applications in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries due to its unique properties, including its ability to act as a moisturizer and emollient.
The CAS Registry Mumber 5384-34-9 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 5,3,8 and 4 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 3 and 4 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 5384-34: (6*5)+(5*3)+(4*8)+(3*4)+(2*3)+(1*4)=99 99 % 10 = 9 So 5384-34-9 is a valid CAS Registry Number.