Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 17-(tert-Butoxy)-17-oxoheptadecanoic acid (CAS: 905302-44-5)?
Answer
17-(tert-Butoxy)-17-oxoheptadecanoic acid is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a starting material for the synthesis of various drug intermediates. It also finds applications in research for studying fatty acid derivatives and their biological activities. Additionally, it is used in the synthesis of certain types of surfactants and emulsifiers.
About
CAS No
905302-44-5
English Name
17-(tert-Butoxy)-17-oxoheptadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C21H40O4
Molecular Weight
356.55 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
KCUYTEIVSXQFKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-30 22:02
