7-Fluorohexadecanoic acid

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Product Information

• Name: 7-Fluorohexadecanoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 7-Fluorohexadecanoic acid is a fatty acid that is synthesized by a sequence of reactions, including the fluorination of hexadecanoic acid and the benzyl esterification of palmitic acid. The synthesis begins with the introduction of a fluoride atom to one end of the carbon chain. This molecule is then reacted with methanesulfonic anhydride in the presence of zinc chloride to produce 7-fluorohexadecanoic acid. The final step includes hydrolysis, which breaks down 7-fluorohexadecanoic acid into palmitic and hexadecanoic acids.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 274.41 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₃₁FO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%