Description

Thiopalmitic Acid CAS NO 7530-93-0 is a sulfur-containing fatty acid derivative, offering a unique chemical handle for synthesis and modification. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in organic and medicinal chemistry, enabling the introduction of lipophilic thioether functionalities. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial laboratories engaged in the development of specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring lipophilic side chains.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Utilized for modifying peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules to enhance membrane permeability or create fluorescent/labeling probes.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing sulfur-containing additives that improve extreme pressure properties and anti-wear performance.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymers as a comonomer to impart specific characteristics like altered hydrophobicity or metal-chelating properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and thioether formation reactions.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiopalmitic Acid
CAS No.	7530-93-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O₂S
Molecular Weight	288.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecanethioic Acid; Palmitic Thioacid; Thihexadecanoic Acid; 1-Pentadecanecarbothioic Acid; Thiopalmitic Acid; Mercaptohexadecanoic Acid; 16-Thiohexadecanoic Acid; Palmitoyl Thioacid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thiopalmitic Acid is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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