Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 12-Oxooctadecanoic acid (CAS: 925-44-0)?
Answer
12-Oxooctadecanoic acid is a white, crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 260.41 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and chloroform. Chemically, it is highly reactive due to the presence of a carboxylic acid group and an epoxy group. It can undergo esterification and amide formation under appropriate conditions.
About
CAS No
925-44-0
English Name
12-Oxooctadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C18H34O3
Molecular Weight
298.47 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
OFOWUDSDZLONKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-04 21:36
