843666-27-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate
• Synonyms: 16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxohexadecanoic acid;16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate;tert-Butyl Hydrogen Hexadecanedioate;hexadecanedioic acid mono-tert-butyl ester;tert-Butyl Hydrogen Hexadecanedioate;Hexadecanedioic acid, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl) ester;16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-Hexadecanedioic Acid;Hexadecanedioic acid mono-t-butyl ester
• CAS NO: 843666-27-3
• Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₃₈O₄
• Molecular Weight: 342.51332
• Mol File: 843666-27-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 60 °C
• Boiling Point: 444.6±18.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.959±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• PKA: 4.78±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate(843666-27-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate(843666-27-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 843666-27-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, also known as tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate, is a synthetic derivative of palmitic acid with the molecular formula C24H48O4. It is characterized by the presence of a tert-butoxy group and a carboxylic acid group, which makes it suitable for use in various industrial applications and as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Synthesis:
16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate is used as a building block for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds due to its unique chemical structure and functional groups.
Used in Surfactants and Emulsifiers:
In the chemical industry, 16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate is used as a surfactant and emulsifier, leveraging its carboxylic acid group and tert-butoxy group to stabilize mixtures and improve product performance.
Used in Lubricants:
16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate is also used as a lubricant in various applications, taking advantage of its chemical structure to reduce friction and enhance the performance of mechanical systems.
Used in Antimicrobial Agents:
Due to its potential antimicrobial properties, 16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate is used as an antimicrobial agent in different industries, such as cosmetics, healthcare, and food preservation, to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms.
Used in Anti-Inflammatory Agents:
16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate's potential anti-inflammatory properties make it a promising candidate for the development of new therapeutic agents, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, to treat inflammation-related conditions.
Used in Drug Delivery and Formulation:
The tert-butyl ester functionality of 16-(tert-Butoxy)-16-oxopalmitic acid, tert-Butyl 15-carboxypentadecanoate provides chemical stability and enhances lipophilicity, making it useful in drug delivery systems and formulation to improve the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of drugs.

Downstream Products

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