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12-HYDROXYOCTADECANOIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3-(CH2)5-CHOH-(CH2)10-COOH
formula, see observation
C18H36O3
formula, see observation
106-14-9
CAS number
DEF

A C18 straight chain fatty acid with an -OH group attached to the carbon chain which has a melting point of 79-82°C, is produced by hydrogenation of ricinoleic acid, is combustible, has a low toxicity, and is used in the industry of lithium greases and chemical intermediates.

OBS

12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Barolub FTO; Cerit Fac 3; Ceroxin GL; Harwax A; Hydrofol Acid 200; KOW; Loxiol G 21.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3-(CH2)5-(CH2)10 or C18H36O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3-(CH2)5-CHOH-(CH2)10-COOH
formula, see observation
C18H36O3
formula, see observation
106-14-9
CAS number
OBS

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores, insolubles dans l'eau, solubles dans l'alcool, l'éther et le chloroforme.

OBS

acide 12-hydroxyoctadécanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée)

OBS

acide lambda-hydroxystéarique : Le mot «lambda» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3-(CH2)5-(CH2)10 ou C18H36O3

Spanish

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