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Catalog Number:
39063
CAS Number:
112-67-4
Palmitoyl chloride
Purity:
≥ 97% (Assay by titration, GC)
Synonym(s):
n-Hexadecanoyl chloride
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Store under inert gas

Synonyms
n-Hexadecanoyl chloride
CAS Number
112-67-4
Purity
≥ 97% (Assay by titration, GC)
Molecular Formula
C16H31ClO
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00000742
PubChem ID
8206
Melting Point
9 - 11 °C
Density
0.910
Appearance
Colorless to light yellow to light orange clear liquid
Boiling Point
199 - 201 °C/15 mmHg
Refractive Index
1.450
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
n-Hexadecanoyl chloride
CAS Number
112-67-4
Purity
≥ 97% (Assay by titration, GC)
Molecular Formula
C16H31ClO
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00000742
PubChem ID
8206
Melting Point
9 - 11 °C
Density
0.910
Appearance
Colorless to light yellow to light orange clear liquid
Boiling Point
199 - 201 °C/15 mmHg
Refractive Index
1.450
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Palmitoyl chloride is widely utilized in research focused on various applications:

  • Surfactant Production: It serves as a key ingredient in the formulation of surfactants, which are essential in the cosmetic and personal care industry for emulsifying and stabilizing products.
  • Pharmaceutical Synthesis: This compound is used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, enhancing drug formulations and improving bioavailability in medicinal applications.
  • Bioconjugation: In biochemistry, palmitoyl chloride is employed for attaching palmitic acid to proteins or peptides, which can enhance their stability and cellular uptake in drug delivery systems.
  • Polymer Chemistry: It is utilized in the production of specialty polymers, providing unique properties such as increased hydrophobicity and thermal stability, beneficial for coatings and adhesives.
  • Food Industry Applications: In food science, it can be used as a flavoring agent or preservative, contributing to the stability and shelf-life of various food products.

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