Glycidyl Palmitate

Blue Ice

312, 49

Supplied as a white solid

Used for preparation of lysophosphatidic acids which inhibit apoptosis.

Synonyms:
Hexadecanoic Acid 2-Oxiranylmethyl Ester; Palmitic Acid 2, 3-Epoxypropyl Ester; (+/-)-Glycidyl Palmitate; Glycidyl Hexadecanoate; NSC 406558; Palmitic Acid Glycidyl Ester

CAS No:
7501-44-2

Molecular Weight:
312.49

Molecular Formula:
C₁₉H₃₆O₃

Melting Point:
46-48°C

Solubility:
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)

Method for Determining Identity:
Proton NMR (CDCl3) and Mass Spectrometric Analysis

Atmosphere:
Inert Gas

TLC Conditions:
SiO2; Hexane: Ethyl Acetate = 8:2; Visualized with KMnO4; Rf = 0.45

Elemental Analysis:
Calculated: %C: 73.03, %H: 11.61

Storage and Stability:
Store at -20°C under an atmosphere of inert gas. Stable for 6 months after receipt. Caution: Hygroscopic. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.