3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
- CAS NO.：2398-34-7
- Empirical Formula: C16H32O3
- Molecular Weight: 272.42
- MDL number: MFCD00171638
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:54:45
What is 3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
The Uses of 3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
3-Hydroxy-hexadecanoic Acid is a long-chain fatty acid that behaves as an uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation in heart mitochondria.
Definition
ChEBI: A long-chain fatty acid that is the 3-hydroxy derivative of palmitic acid.
Biochem/physiol Actions
DL-β-Hydroxypalmitic acid is a mixture of D- and L-β-hydroxypalmitic (3-hydroxyhexadecanoic) acids. 3-hydroxyhexadecanoic [C16:0(3-OH)] may be used in studies that involve the lipid structures of endotoxin lipid A molecules.
Properties of 3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
| Melting point: | 78-79 °C(Solv: ligroine (8032-32-4)) |
| Boiling point: | 405.0±28.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 0.955±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 4.38±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | White to Off-White |
Safety information for 3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H312:Acute toxicity,dermal H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P312:Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330:Rinse mouth. P362:Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
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