Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl stearate (CAS: 79777-30-3)?
Answer
3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl stearate is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 464.62 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive, particularly in the presence of carboxylic acid groups, and can undergo esterification and hydrolysis reactions.
About
CAS No
79777-30-3
English Name
3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl stearate
Molecular Formula
C24H48O6
Molecular Weight
432.64 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COCC(CO)O)O
InChIKey
DUUKZBGYNMHUHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
