Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 21-Hydroxyhenicosanoic acid (CAS: 89160-04-3)?
Answer
21-Hydroxyhenicosanoic acid (CAS: 89160-04-3) is a long-chain fatty acid with a molecular weight of approximately 494.63 g/mol. It exists as a white solid in its crystalline form. The compound is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. It exhibits limited reactivity under normal conditions, but can undergo hydrolysis under basic conditions. This property makes it useful in certain synthetic and analytical applications.
About
CAS No
89160-04-3
English Name
21-Hydroxyhenicosanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C21H42O3
Molecular Weight
342.56 g/mol
SMILES
C(CCCCCCCCCCO)CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
NENJNFMRWQAPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-08 00:27
