rac-1-Linoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol (CAS 74875-98-2)

rac-1-Linoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol, cataloged under CAS number 74875-98-2, is a chemically modified lipid molecule, integrating a linoleic acid moiety with a chlorinated propanediol group. This structure incorporates a racemic mixture of enantiomers due to the chiral center at the carbon attached to the chlorine atom. The presence of the linoleic component, a polyunsaturated fatty acid, combined with the halogenated propanediol, renders this compound a subject of interest in materials science and organic chemistry research. The dual nature of hydrophobic fatty acid chains and a reactive halogenated moiety allows for the exploration of unique interactions in lipid bilayers and the synthesis of specialized esters and polymers. The chlorine atom in the molecule introduces specific reactive characteristics that facilitate the study of halogen-containing lipid derivatives, including their reactivity and the potential for forming more complex lipid-derived materials. Research has leveraged rac-1-Linoleoyl-3-chloropropanediol in the study of lipid behavior under oxidative conditions, the kinetics of halogenated lipid decomposition, and the development of novel materials with potential applications in creating bio-based plastics and coatings that require specific mechanical and chemical properties. Furthermore, this compound aids in understanding the environmental fate and transformation of chlorinated organic compounds in biological systems and ecosystems.