2-bromohexadecanoic acid
Also known as: 2-Bromopalmitic acid, 2-Bromohexadecanoic acid, 2-bromo-hexadecanoic acid, 2-bromopalmitate, alpha-Bromopalmitic acid, alpha-Bromopalmitate
2-bromohexadecanoic acid (CAS 18263-25-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H31BrO2 and a molecular weight of 335.32 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 52-54 °C, a boiling point of 403.4±18.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 197.8±21.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 18263-25-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-1955938-7
- Molecular Formula
- C16H31BrO2
- Molecular Weight
- 335.32 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 52-54 °C |
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| Boiling Point | 403.4±18.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 197.8±21.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 334.150726 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 7.76 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.0 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.480 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Hu L, et al. Chemotherapy-induced pyroptosis is mediated by BAK/BAX-caspase-3-GSDME pathway and inhibited by 2-bromopalmitate. Cell Death Dis. 2020 Apr 24;11(4):281. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
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| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-bromohexadecanoic acid?
The CAS number of 2-bromohexadecanoic acid is 18263-25-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-bromohexadecanoic acid?
2-bromohexadecanoic acid has molecular formula C16H31BrO2 and molecular weight 335.32 g/mol.
Is 2-bromohexadecanoic acid hazardous?
2-bromohexadecanoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-bromohexadecanoic acid?
For 2-bromohexadecanoic acid, Upstream Products: Palmitic acid; Downstream Products: 2-Aminohexadecanoic acid, 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid, 2-Hexadecenoic acid.
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