CAS 7320-37-8

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

Description:

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane, with the CAS number 7320-37-8, is a cyclic ether characterized by the presence of an epoxide functional group. This compound features a 16-carbon straight-chain alkane backbone, making it a long-chain fatty epoxide. Its structure includes a three-membered ring formed by the oxygen atom and two adjacent carbon atoms, which imparts unique reactivity and properties. 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The epoxide group makes it highly reactive, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as ring-opening reactions with nucleophiles. This compound is of interest in the fields of polymer chemistry and materials science, where it can be used as a monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Additionally, its properties may be leveraged in applications such as surfactants, coatings, and adhesives. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this substance due to its potential reactivity and toxicity.

Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O

InChI: InChI=1S/C16H32O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-15-17-16/h16H,2-15H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=DSZTYVZOIUIIGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCCCCCCCCCC)C1CO1

Synonyms:

• 1,2-Epoxyhexadecene
• 1,2-Hexadecene epoxide
• 1,2-Hexadecylene oxide
• 1-Hexadecene oxide
• 2-Tetradecyloxirane
• Aoe C-16
• Cyracure UVR 6216
• Hexadecane, 1,2-epoxy-
• Hexadecylene oxide
• Oxirane, 2-tetradecyl-
• Oxirane, tetradecyl-
• Tetradecyloxirane
• Uvr 6216
• Vikolox 16

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

CAS: 7320-37-8

Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 240.4247

Ref: IN-DA003DF4

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

CAS: 7320-37-8

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 240.42g/mol

Ref: 54-OR95578

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

CAS: 7320-37-8

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

Purity: 80%

Molecular weight: 240.42g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1030558

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

CAS: 7320-37-8

Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O

Purity: >80.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 240.43

Ref: 3B-E0316

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

CAS: 7320-37-8

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 240.4309998

Ref: 10-F635283

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane

CAS: 7320-37-8

1,2-Epoxyhexadecane is a calcium stearate that inhibits the growth of cells. It has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on cell growth when used in combination with piperonyl butoxide and glauberite. 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane can also be used as a cationic surfactant for extraction of intracellular targets with monolayer partitioning. This product is also known to cause cancer.

Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 240.43 g/mol

Ref: 3D-HAA32037