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Behenoyl chloride (CAS 21132-76-3)

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Alternate Names:
Docosanoyl chloride
CAS Number:
21132-76-3
Molecular Weight:
359.03
Molecular Formula:
CH3(CH2)20COCl
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Behenoyl chloride is a chemical compound that functions as an acylating agent in organic synthesis. It is used to introduce the behenoyl group into various organic molecules, serving as a key step in the production of specific compounds. The mechanism of action of behenoyl chloride involves the reaction of the acyl chloride group with nucleophiles, leading to the formation of new carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bonds. Behenoyl Chloride reaction occurs through nucleophilic acyl substitution, where the behenoyl chloride molecule acts as an electrophile, attracting nucleophiles to undergo substitution reactions. This process allows for the modification of organic molecules, enabling the synthesis of new compounds with tailored properties. Behenoyl chloride′s mechanism of action at the molecular level involves the transfer of the behenoyl group to specific sites within the target molecules, leading to the desired structural modifications.


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Behenoyl chloride, 1 g

sc-214577
1 g
$150.00