Compound Q&A
What industries use 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid (CAS: 4617-33-8)?
Answer
15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also used in the polymer industry to modify polymer properties and in the sensor industry for developing biosensors. Its use in semiconductors is limited but it can be utilized in certain electronic materials for specific properties.
About
CAS No
4617-33-8
English Name
15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H30O3
Molecular Weight
258.4 g/mol
SMILES
C(CCCCCCCO)CCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
BZUNJUAMQZRJIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 19:39
