CAS 32602-70-3

3-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid

Description:

3-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid, also known as 3-hydroxy-15-pentadecanoic acid, is a long-chain fatty acid characterized by a hydroxyl group (-OH) located at the third carbon of a pentadecanoic acid backbone, which consists of 15 carbon atoms. This compound is classified as a hydroxy fatty acid, which can influence its physical and chemical properties, such as solubility and reactivity. It is typically a white to off-white solid at room temperature and is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic nature. The presence of the hydroxyl group can enhance its potential for hydrogen bonding, affecting its melting point and boiling point compared to its non-hydroxy counterparts. 3-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid may be of interest in various applications, including biochemistry and materials science, due to its potential role in lipid metabolism and as a precursor for bioactive compounds. Its CAS number, 32602-70-3, is used for identification in chemical databases and regulatory contexts.

Formula: C₁₅H₃₀O₃

InChI: InChI=1/C15H30O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-14(16)13-15(17)18/h14,16H,2-13H2,1H3,(H,17,18)

InChI key: InChIKey=ATMSEJBABXCWDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 3R-hydroxy-pentadecanoic acid
• C15:0 3-Oh
• D-3-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid
• Pentadecanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-
• β-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid
• 3-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid
• (-)-3-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid
• (+)-3-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid
• rac-3-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid

3-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid

CAS: 32602-70-3

Formula: C15H30O3

Purity: >98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 258.40

Ref: 48-14-1503

rac-3-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 32602-70-3

Formula: C₁₅H₃₀O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 258.397

Ref: TR-H943130