Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate

2-羟基十六烷酸甲酯

Also known as: 2-HYDROXY C16:0 METHYL ESTER, 2-HYDROXYPALMITIC ACID METHYL ESTER, DL-ALPHA-HYDROXYPALMITIC ACID METHYL ESTER, DL-α-Hydroxypalmitic acid methyl ester, Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxyehexadecanoate, Methyl (±)-α-hydroxypalmitate, methyl a-hydroxypalmitate, dl-A-hydroxypalmitic acid methyl ester

Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate (CAS 16742-51-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C17H34O3 and a molecular weight of 286.45000 g/mol. It is also known as 2-HYDROXY C16:0 METHYL ESTER, 2-HYDROXYPALMITIC ACID METHYL ESTER and DL-ALPHA-HYDROXYPALMITIC ACID METHYL ESTER. Key properties include a boiling point of 330ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.922 g/cm3 and a flash point of 147.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
16742-51-1
Jingsj CID
J-1330818-4
Molecular Formula
C17H34O3
Chinese Name
2-羟基十六烷酸甲酯
Molecular Weight
286.45000 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

No offers for this compound yet.

Request a quote

Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point330ºC at 760 mmHg
Density0.922 g/cm3
Flash Point147.1ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate is 16742-51-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate?

Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate has molecular formula C17H34O3 and molecular weight 286.45000 g/mol.

Data compiled from public chemical databases and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.

Last updated:

How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl 2-hydroxyhexadecanoate (CAS 16742-51-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1330818-4 (accessed 2026-10-24).

Data for reference only; verify specifications, grades and regulatory status with suppliers before purchase.