CAS 41755-79-7
:Dotriacontanoic acid, methyl ester
Description:
Dotriacontanoic acid, methyl ester, also known as methyl dotriacontanoate, is a long-chain fatty acid methyl ester derived from dotriacontanoic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid with a 32-carbon chain. This compound is characterized by its hydrophobic nature due to the long hydrocarbon tail, making it insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on temperature. The ester functional group contributes to its reactivity, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as transesterification. Dotriacontanoic acid, methyl ester is often studied for its potential applications in biodiesel production, lubricants, and as a surfactant due to its surface-active properties. Additionally, it may be used in the synthesis of other chemical compounds and materials. Its physical properties, such as melting point and boiling point, are influenced by the length of the carbon chain and the presence of the ester group, which can affect its behavior in different chemical environments.
Formula:C33H66O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C33H66O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30-31-32-33(34)35-2/h3-32H2,1-2H3
InChI key:InChIKey=MRFBEUTXKBRYNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCC(OC)=O
Synonyms:- Dotriacontanoic Acid, Methyl Ester
- Methyl dotriacontanoate
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Methyl dotriacontanoate
CAS:Methyl dotriacontanoate (C32:0 FAME; Lacceric acid methyl ester) is a naturally occurring fatty acid methyl ester found in the cuticular wax of P. abies needles. It is also present in sediment samples from the Suwannee River in Florida and Lake Kivu in the East African Rift.Formula:C33H66O2Molecular weight:494.88
