Compound Q&A
What is 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid (CAS: 36377-33-0)?
Answer
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid (CAS: 36377-33-0) is a long-chain fatty acid with a hydroxyl group at the 12th carbon position. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a characteristic odor. This compound is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and chloroform but is sparingly soluble in water.
About
CAS No
36377-33-0
English Name
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C18H36O3
Molecular Weight
300.48 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCC(CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O)O
InChIKey
ULQISTXYYBZJSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-12 15:22
