Compound Q&A
What industries use 12-Oxooctadecanoic acid (CAS: 925-44-0)?
Answer
12-Oxooctadecanoic acid is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain medications and in the cosmetics industry for its antimicrobial and skin care properties. It also has applications in the food industry as a flavor compound and in industrial chemistry for its reactivity and solubility characteristics.
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
