Description

2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain hydroxy fatty acid that serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. Its unique amphiphilic structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group on a C16 backbone, provides valuable properties for synthesis and formulation. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop advanced surfactants, emulsifiers, or bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of lipid-based drug delivery systems, prodrugs, and bioactive molecules.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Functions as a skin-conditioning agent, emulsifier, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and serums.
• Specialty Surfactant & Emulsifier: Acts as a raw material for producing non-ionic surfactants with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) values.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Fluid Additive: Imparts lubricity and corrosion inhibition in synthetic and semi-synthetic formulations.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce hydroxyl functionality into polyesters and alkyd resins.
• Research & Development: A key biochemical standard and building block in organic synthesis and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid
CAS No.	10067-06-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₃
Molecular Weight	272.42 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxypalmitic Acid; α-Hydroxypalmitic Acid; DL-2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid; (±)-2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid; 2-Hydroxycetylic Acid; Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; Hydroxy Palmitic Acid
EINECS	233-213-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	86 - 90 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.