Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 16-(Benzyloxy)-16-oxohexadecanoic acid (CAS: 146004-98-0)?
Answer
16-(Benzyloxy)-16-oxohexadecanoic acid is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor in the synthesis of other compounds. It also finds applications in the chemical industry for producing surfactants and other specialty chemicals. Additionally, it is used in research as a model compound for studying chemical reactions.
About
CAS No
146004-98-0
English Name
16-(Benzyloxy)-16-oxohexadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C23H36O4
Molecular Weight
376.54 g/mol
SMILES
c1ccc(cc1)COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
RKIWVFNLOSNCET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-03 15:45
