Compound Q&A
What is 2-Hydroxy-6-pentadecylbenzoic acid (CAS: 16611-84-0)?
Answer
2-Hydroxy-6-pentadecylbenzoic acid (CAS: 16611-84-0) is a benzoic acid derivative with a hydroxyl group and a pentadecyl substituent. It is a white to off-white solid with a molecular weight of approximately 276.34 g/mol and a melting point of 58-60°C. This compound is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
About
CAS No
16611-84-0
English Name
2-Hydroxy-6-pentadecylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C22H36O3
Molecular Weight
348.5 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC1=C(C(=CC=C1)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
ADFWQBGTDJIESE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 07:24
