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H7021

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid

≥98% (capillary GC)

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxypalmitic acid, DL-α-Hydroxypalmitic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)13CH(OH)COOH
CAS Number:
764-67-0
Molecular Weight:
272.42
EC Number:
212-129-1
MDL number:
MFCD00014343
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24895781
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (capillary GC)

lipid type

saturated FAs

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C16H32O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15(17)16(18)19/h15,17H,2-14H2,1H3,(H,18,19)

InChI key

JGHSBPIZNUXPLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid (2OH-HDA) is used as a representative of the saturated long-chain hydroxyl fatty acids group, members of which have potential roles in anti-inflammatory action, neuroprotection, and bactericide and anti-cancer defense.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SLCL2641
SLCF2968
SLBZ4953
SLBR7335V
SLBQ1759V

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