CAS 17773-30-7

3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid

Description:

3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, also known as 3-hydroxy stearic acid, is a long-chain fatty acid characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group at the third carbon of the octadecanoic acid chain. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white solid and is soluble in organic solvents while exhibiting limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic nature. It is known for its potential applications in various fields, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a surfactant or emulsifier in food and industrial products. The hydroxyl group contributes to its reactivity, allowing for further chemical modifications, such as esterification or etherification. Additionally, 3-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid can play a role in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers and surfactants, making it of interest in green chemistry. Its fatty acid structure also suggests potential biological activity, including anti-inflammatory properties, although specific biological effects may vary and require further investigation. Overall, this compound represents a versatile building block in both industrial and research applications.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₃

InChI: InChI=1/C18H36O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-17(19)16-18(20)21/h17,19H,2-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)/p-1

InChI key: InChIKey=POMQYTSPMKEQNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCCCCCCCCCC)CC(CC(O)=O)O

Synonyms:

• 3-Hydroxyoctadecanoate
• 3-Hydroxystearic acid
• 3R-hydroxy-octadecanoic acid
• Octadecanoic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-
• β-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
• β-Hydroxystearic acid
• 3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
• rac-3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid
• beta-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
• beta-Hydroxystearic acid

Octadecanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-

CAS: 17773-30-7

Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 300.4766

Ref: IN-DA0025HT

3-hydroxy Stearic Acid

CAS: 17773-30-7

3-hydroxy Stearic Acid (3-hydroxystearic acid) is a fatty acid found in Pseudomonas and Mycosphaerella.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₃

Purity: 99.91%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 300.48

Ref: TM-T37681

3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid

CAS: 17773-30-7

3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 300.48g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1011007

3-hydroxy Stearic Acid

CAS: 17773-30-7

3-hydroxy Stearic Acid

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 300.48g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP00737

3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid

CAS: 17773-30-7

Formula: C18H36O3

Purity: >98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 300.48

Ref: 48-14-1803

3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid

CAS: 17773-30-7

Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₃

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 300.483

Ref: 10-F546940

rac-3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 17773-30-7

Applications rac-3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid is a fatty acid found in foodstuffs such as vegetable oils, milk, and dairy products. rac-3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid is also used as a chemical marker to identify and confirm the presence of Campylobacter pylori, a gram-negative bacteria that cause duodenal ulcers in humans.
References Carlsson, A., et al.: Med. Sci. Res., 16, 1301 (1988); Jenske, R. & Vetter, W.: Food Chem., 114, 1122 (2009); Krakowka, S., et al.: Infect. Immun., 55, 2789 (1987); Levi, S., et al.: Lancet, 333, 1167 (1989)

Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 300.48

Ref: TR-H943060