1-Bromo-2-methylhexadecane

Ref. 3D-GDA36759

Product Information

• Name: 1-Bromo-2-methylhexadecane
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-Bromo-2-methylhexadecane is an aliphatic hydrocarbon that is used in the synthesis of glycolipids. It is a metabolic intermediate and can be found in the culture media of Torulopsis longicatena, which are responsible for the conversion of 1-bromo-2-methylhexadecane to 2,6-dihydroxyoctanoic acid. This transformation occurs through a series of intermediates that include cyanohydrin, hexanediol, and glycerol. The enzymes responsible for this transformation are unknown. 1-Bromo-2-methylhexadecane is also a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of long chain fatty acids.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 319.37 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₇H₃₅Br
• Purity: Min. 95%