Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Potassium (9Z)-9-octadecenoate (CAS: 143-18-0)?
Answer
Potassium (9Z)-9-octadecenoate is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a component in drug formulations. It also finds applications in the food industry as an emulsifier and in research for studying lipid metabolism and membrane structures. Additionally, it is used in industrial settings for its surfactant properties and as a raw material in specialty chemical products.
About
CAS No
143-18-0
English Name
Potassium (9Z)-9-octadecenoate
Molecular Formula
C18H33KO2
Molecular Weight
320.5517 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChIKey
MLICVSDCCDDWMD-KVVVOXFISA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08