CAS 10042-65-6

Octadecanoic acid, compd. with 1-amino-2-propanol (1:1)

Description:

Octadecanoic acid, also known as stearic acid, is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with a straight-chain structure consisting of 18 carbon atoms. When it forms a compound with 1-amino-2-propanol in a 1:1 molar ratio, it exhibits characteristics typical of both components. The presence of the amino alcohol introduces potential for hydrogen bonding, which can enhance solubility in polar solvents compared to pure fatty acids. This compound may exhibit amphiphilic properties, making it useful in various applications such as emulsifiers, surfactants, or stabilizers in formulations. The fatty acid portion contributes to hydrophobic characteristics, while the amino alcohol portion provides hydrophilic properties. Additionally, the compound may have implications in biochemistry and pharmaceuticals, particularly in drug delivery systems or as a component in lipid-based formulations. Its stability, melting point, and reactivity can be influenced by the interactions between the fatty acid and the amino alcohol, making it a subject of interest in both industrial and research settings.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂·C₃H₉NO

InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36O2.C3H9NO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;1-3(5)2-4/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);3,5H,2,4H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=TUSQGJPKLFNBCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CN)(C)O.C(CCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCC(O)=O

Synonyms:

• Stearic acid, compd. with 1-amino-2-propanol (1:1)
• Octadecanoic acid, compd. with 1-amino-2-propanol (1:1)
• Monoisopropanolamine stearate
• 2-Propanol, 1-amino-, octadecanoate (salt)

OctaDecanoic acid, 1-amino-2-propanol (1:1)

CAS: 10042-65-6

Formula: C₂₁H₄₅NO₃

Molecular weight: 359.5869

Ref: IN-DA0001YH