CAS 7769-79-1

2-Aminohexadecanoic acid

Description:

2-Aminohexadecanoic acid, also known as hexadecanoic acid or palmitic acid, is a long-chain fatty acid characterized by a straight-chain structure with a carboxylic acid functional group and an amino group at the second carbon position. This compound is typically a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. It has a melting point that is relatively high compared to shorter-chain fatty acids due to its long hydrophobic tail. The presence of both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group makes it an amino acid derivative, which can participate in various biochemical reactions, including those related to lipid metabolism and protein synthesis. 2-Aminohexadecanoic acid can be synthesized through various methods, including the reaction of hexadecanoic acid with ammonia or amines. It is of interest in biochemical research and potential applications in pharmaceuticals and nutrition due to its structural properties and biological significance.

Formula: C₁₆H₃₃NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C16H33NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15(17)16(18)19/h15H,2-14,17H2,1H3,(H,18,19)

InChI key: InChIKey=XELWBYCKQCNAGY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCCCCCCCCC)CC(C(O)=O)N

Synonyms:

• 2-Aminopalmitic acid
• 2-Azaniumylhexadecanoate
• Hexadecanoic acid, 2-amino-
• α-Aminopalmitic acid
• 2-Aminohexadecanoic acid
• D,L 2-AMINOHEXADECANOIC ACID

2-Aminohexadecanoic acid

CAS: 7769-79-1

Formula: C₁₆H₃₃NO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 271.4387

Ref: IN-DA005RVA

2-Aminohexadecanoic acid

CAS: 7769-79-1

Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 271.4450073

Ref: 10-F729265

2-Aminohexadecanoic acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 7769-79-1

Formula: C₁₆H₃₃NO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 271.439

Ref: TR-A079905

2-Aminohexadecanoic acid

CAS: 7769-79-1

2-Aminohexadecanoic acid is a fatty acid that has been shown to inhibit tumor growth. It is also a basic protein and can be used in the treatment of HIV infections. 2-Aminohexadecanoic acid is one of the components of synthetic antiretroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). The synthesis of 2-aminooctadecanoic acid begins with trimethylaluminum, which acts as an alkylating agent. This leads to the formation of a carbanion, which reacts with ammonia in the presence of water to form 2-aminohexadecanoic acid.

Formula: C₁₆H₃₃NO₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 271.44 g/mol

Ref: 3D-HAA76979