1,18-Octadecanediol

Ref. 3D-DAA15543

Product Information

• Name: 1,18-Octadecanediol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,18-Octadecanediol is a monolayer that is derived from the phenylpropanoid metabolism. It has an hydroxyl group at the C1 position and a hydrophobic tail consisting of fatty acid chains. The molecular weight of 1,18-octadecanediol is 288.35 g/mol. 1,18-Octadecanediol has been shown to be involved in the biosynthesis of flavonoids and other polyphenols. The molecule can be found in mellifera such as honey bees and bumblebees and it is used in microscopy studies to identify bee skeletons.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 286.49 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%