Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate) (CAS: 8001-78-3)?
Answer
This compound is primarily used as an emulsifier and surfactant in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It also serves as a raw material in polymer science for creating biodegradable plastics and as a model compound in lipid research. Its applications extend to food industry formulations and specialty coatings due to its stability and functional versatility.
About
CAS No
8001-78-3
English Name
1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate)
Molecular Formula
C57H110O9
Molecular Weight
939.4979999999993 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCC(CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC(CCCCCC)O)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC(CCCCCC)O)O
InChIKey
WCOXQTXVACYMLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
