1-Bromohexadecane

CAS: 112-82-3

Ref. 3D-FB61648

Product Information

• Name: 1-Bromohexadecane
• Synonyms: 1-Bromhexadecan, 1-Bromo Hexadecane, 1-Bromohexadecano, 1-Hexadecyl bromide, Cetyl Bromide, Hexadecane, 1-bromo, Hexadecyl Bromide, Nsc 4193, Palmityl bromide
• CAS: 112-82-3

Description

1-Bromohexadecane is a quaternary ammonium compound that has antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. It is an effective inhibitor of the enzyme fatty acid synthase and induces membrane damage in Gram-positive bacteria. 1-Bromohexadecane also inhibits the production of virulence factors, such as metalloproteinases, which are involved in the pathogenesis of some infections. 1-Bromohexadecane can be used to treat microbial infections caused by E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 305.34 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₃₃Br
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H33Br/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h2-16H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=HNTGIJLWHDPAFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCBr