98393-19-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Hexadecanoic acid, 2-amino-, (R)-
• CAS NO: 98393-19-2
• Molecular Formula: C16H33NO2
• Molecular Weight: 271.444
• Mol File: 98393-19-2.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: ~220?°C (dec.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Hexadecanoic acid, 2-amino-, (R)-(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Hexadecanoic acid, 2-amino-, (R)-(98393-19-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Hexadecanoic acid, 2-amino-, (R)-(98393-19-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 98393-19-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Upstream product

• 7769-79-1 2-aminohexadecanoic acid 

Downstream Products

• 16452-52-1 (S)-2-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid 
• 16742-51-1 methyl (R)-2-hydroxyhexadecanoate 
• 16452-51-0 (R)-(-)-2-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid 
• 78330-57-1 (2S)-2-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid methyl ester 

Relevant articles and documents

SYNTHESIS OF (4E,8E,2S,3R,2'R)-N-2'-HYDROXYHEXADECANOYL-9-METHYL-4,8-SPHINGADIENINE, THE CERAMIDE PORTION OF THE FRUITING-INDUCING CEREBROSIDE IN A BASIDIOMYCETE SCHIZOPHYLLUM COMMUNE, AND ITS (2R,3S)-ISOMER

A synthesis of the natural enantiomer as well as its diastereomer of the title compound was accomplished, confirming the structure proposed for the fruiting-inducing cerebroside of Schizophyllum commune.