Description / Application
Ethyl hexadecanoate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of palmitic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester and a hexadecanoate ester.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Ethyl hexadecanoate |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H36O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 284.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00008996 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | None |
| Precautionary Statements | Notavailable |