Aure Chemical: Trusted Source of 3-(Hexadecyloxy)propan-1-ol CAS 23377-40-4
3-(Hexadecyloxy)propan-1-ol is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a long-chain alkoxy group attached to a propanol backbone. This structure makes it valuable for introducing lipophilic ether linkages in targeted molecular designs. Aure Chemical offers this compound with consistent purity levels appropriate for pharmaceutical development and fine chemical synthesis projects.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 23377-40-4 |
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| EC No. | Not available |
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| Linear Formula | C19H40O2 |
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| Molecular Weight | 300.52 |
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| Appearance | White to off-white solid |
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| Melting Point (°C) | 39 (lit.) |
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| Boiling point (°C) | Not available (typical reference) |
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| Density (g/mL at 20–25 °C) | 0.868 (lit.) |
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| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, chloroform and dichloromethane |
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| Storage Conditions | Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Key Applications
Organic synthesis intermediate: 3-(Hexadecyloxy)propan-1-ol serves as a building block for the introduction of long-chain alkoxypropyl groups through hydroxyl-group derivatization in organic reactions.
Fine chemical intermediate: It is employed in the production of specialty fine chemicals that require controlled hydrophobicity imparted by the hexadecyl ether chain.
Pharmaceutical intermediate: Used in pharmaceutical synthesis for the preparation of antiviral prodrugs and related lipid-conjugated active ingredients.
Laboratory research: Applied in research laboratories for synthetic studies involving lipid-like ether alcohols and functional group transformations.
Process development: Supports route optimization and pilot-scale synthesis of custom organic intermediates for scale-up programs.
Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Partner
Consistent product quality: Aure Chemical ensures high purity specifications and reliable batch-to-batch consistency for 3-(Hexadecyloxy)propan-1-ol, suitable for fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.
Stable global supply: Established international logistics networks deliver dependable availability for laboratory, pilot, and commercial quantities to customers worldwide.
SDS and COA support: Full SDS and COA documentation is readily available upon request to facilitate regulatory compliance and quality verification.
Packaging and technical service: Flexible packaging choices such as 1 kg, 5 kg, or 25 kg fiber drums with PE liners are offered together with expert technical support for your project needs.
