CAS 909891-90-3

(Z)-(S)-9-Octadecenamide,N-((2-hydroxy-1-methyl) ethyl)

Description:

(Z)-(S)-9-Octadecenamide, N-((2-hydroxy-1-methyl)ethyl), also known by its CAS number 909891-90-3, is an amide derivative of oleic acid, characterized by its long hydrocarbon chain and the presence of a double bond in the cis configuration at the ninth carbon. This compound features a hydroxyl group and an ethyl substituent, which contribute to its amphiphilic nature, making it potentially useful in various applications such as surfactants, emulsifiers, or in drug delivery systems. The presence of the double bond imparts unique physical properties, including altered melting and boiling points compared to saturated fatty amides. Additionally, the stereochemistry indicated by the (Z) and (S) designations suggests specific spatial arrangements that can influence the compound's reactivity and interactions with biological systems. Overall, this substance is of interest in both industrial and pharmaceutical contexts due to its structural characteristics and potential functional applications.

Formula: C₂₁H₄₁NO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C21H41NO2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-21(24)22-20(2)19-23/h10-11,20,23H,3-9,12-19H2,1-2H3,(H,22,24)/b11-10-/t20-/m0/s1

SMILES: CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=N[C@@H](C)CO)O

Synonyms:

• (Z)-(S)-N-((2-Hydroxy-1-Methyl)Ethyl)-9-Octadecenamide
• (9Z)-N-[(1S)-2-Hydroxy-1-methylethyl]-9-octadecenamide
• (Z)-N-[(1S)-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl]octadec-9-enamide