2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid
Also known as: 2-Hydroxypalmitic acid, DL-α-Hydroxypalmitic acid, (±)-2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid, alpha-Hydroxypalmitic acid, NSC 2097
2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid (CAS 764-67-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H32O3 and a molecular weight of 272.42300 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 86 °C, a boiling point of 405.5ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.955 g/cm3 and a flash point of 213.2ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 764-67-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-33897-6
- Molecular Formula
- C16H32O3
- Molecular Weight
- 272.42300 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 86 °C |
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| Boiling Point | 405.5ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.955 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 213.2ºC |
| Exact Mass | 272.23500 |
| PSA | 57.53000 |
| LogP | 4.52310 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Kondo N, et al. Identification of the phytosphingosine metabolic pathway leading to odd-numbered fatty acids [published correction appears in Nat Commun. 2015;6:6815]. Nat Commun. 2014;5:5338. Published 2014 Oct 27. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918199090 |
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| Summary | 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
The CAS number of 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is 764-67-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid has molecular formula C16H32O3 and molecular weight 272.42300 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid?
For 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid, Upstream Products: Ethyl palmitate, 2-Aminohexadecanoic acid, Palmitoyl chloride; Downstream Products: Tetradecane, Pentadecanal, Pentadecanoic acid.
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