2-Methylhexadecanoic acid
- CAS NO.:27147-71-3
- Empirical Formula: C17H34O2
- Molecular Weight: 270.45
- MDL number: MFCD00142945
- EINECS: 248-262-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:49:12
What is 2-Methylhexadecanoic acid?
The Uses of 2-Methylhexadecanoic acid
is used in preparation of lipopeptides as TLR2 agonists for treatment of respiratory infections.
Definition
ChEBI: A methyl-branched fatty acid that is hexadecanoic (palmitic) acid bearing a methyl substituent at position 2.
Properties of 2-Methylhexadecanoic acid
| Melting point: | 48 °C |
| Boiling point: | 177 °C / 2mmHg |
| Density | 0.8791 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4405 (estimate) |
| pka | 4.82±0.21(Predicted) |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Almost white |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 27147-71-3 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Methylpalmitic acid (27147-71-3) |
Safety information for 2-Methylhexadecanoic acid
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylhexadecanoic acid
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