Methyl 16-bromohexadecanoate (CAS 26825-89-8)
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Methyl 16-bromohexadecanoate is a compound utilized in the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids and their derivatives. It is of interest to researchers studying lipid analogs and their incorporation into more complex lipid structures. This compound acts as an alkylating agent, allowing chemists to introduce a 16-carbon chain with a terminal bromine atom into various molecular frameworks. Its utility is also seen in the area of material science, where Methyl 16-bromohexadecanoate can be employed to modify the properties of polymers and surfactants by adjusting their hydrophobic chains. In addition, the bromine atom present in the compound serves as a reactive site for further functionalization through nucleophilic substitution reactions, which can lead to a variety of products with potential applications in different research fields. The ester group of Methyl 16-bromohexadecanoate also makes it amenable to transesterification reactions, a process explored in the production of biodiesel and other bio-based materials.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Methyl 16-bromohexadecanoate, 1 g | sc-255272 | 1 g | $78.00 | |||
Methyl 16-bromohexadecanoate, 5 g | sc-255272A | 5 g | $260.00 |