CAS 142-94-9: 2-Bromooctadecanoic acid

Description: 2-Bromooctadecanoic acid, with the CAS number 142-94-9, is a long-chain fatty acid derivative characterized by the presence of a bromine atom at the second carbon position of the octadecanoic acid (stearic acid) backbone. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white solid or waxy substance. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its long hydrophobic carbon chain. The presence of the bromine atom introduces unique reactivity, making it useful in various chemical synthesis applications, including as a reagent in organic chemistry. Additionally, 2-bromooctadecanoic acid can serve as a surfactant or emulsifying agent due to its amphiphilic nature, which allows it to interact with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances. Its biological properties may include potential antimicrobial activity, although specific biological effects can vary based on concentration and environmental conditions. As with many brominated compounds, safety precautions should be taken due to potential toxicity and environmental concerns associated with brominated organic compounds.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₅BrO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C18H35BrO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(19)18(20)21/h17H,2-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)

InChI key: InChIKey=KRBFFJIZAKABSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C(O)C(Br)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Synonyms:

• α-Bromostearic acid
• 2-Bromooctadecanoic acid
• Stearic acid, α-bromo-
• 2-Bromostearic acid
• Octadecanoic acid, 2-bromo-

Octadecanoic acid, 2-bromo-

CAS: 142-94-9

• Formula: C₁₈H₃₅BrO₂
• Purity: 97%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 363.3733

2-Bromooctadecanoic acid

CAS: 142-94-9

• Formula: C₁₈H₃₅BrO₂
• Purity: 97%
• Color and Shape: white solid
• Molecular weight: 363.37g/mol

2-Bromooctadecanoic acid

CAS: 142-94-9

• Purity: 97.0%
• Molecular weight: 363.3800048828125