Basic information: 16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is an omega-hydroxy-long-chain fatty acid that is hexadecanoic acid (also known as palmitic acid) which is substituted at position 16 by a hydroxy group. It is white crystalline powder with high purity 95% above. It is a key monomer of cutin in the plant cuticle. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an omega-hydroxy-long-chain fatty acid and a hydroxypalmitic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 16-hydroxyhexadecanoate.
Definition: 16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is an omega-hydroxy-long-chain fatty acid that is hexadecanoic acid (also known as palmitic acid) which is substituted at position 16 by a hydroxy group. It is a key monomer of cutin in the plant cuticle. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an omega-hydroxy-long-chain fatty acid and a hydroxypalmitic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 16-hydroxyhexadecanoate.
16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid can be used to:
(1) Oxidative reactions: Cell lysates and intact cells of Escherichia coli JM101 recombinant, which synthesises the cyp102 gene for cytochrome P450BM-3 monooxygenase, biotransform 16-hydroxyhexa-decanoic acid into 1, 16-hexadecanedioic acid. a small amount of intermediate product accumulation accompanies the oxidation of 16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid. hydroxyhexadecanoic acid oxidation is accompanied by the accumulation of a small amount of intermediate products. The by-products also include 13.16-dihydroxyhexadecanoic acid and 12,16-dihydroxyhexadecanoic acid.
(2) 16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid ethyl ester was synthesised from 16-hexadecanolactone by an intramolecular ester exchange reaction with PEG-lipase. They can be applied for cosmetics.
(3) Lactonisation reaction: It has been demonstrated that Mucor javanicus L46 and Mucor miehei catalyse the lactonisation reaction of 15-hydroxypentadecanoic and 16- hydroxyhexadecanoic acids to appropriate macrocyclic mono- and oligolactones.
Other advantages:16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is extensively studied in the field of lipid chemistry, particularly for its role in the structure and function of biological membranes. It is also a subject of interest in the synthesis of biologically active derivatives. 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid is investigated for its utility in producing environmentally friendly lubricants and surfactants, as its structure allows for the development of materials with favorable biodegradability and low toxicity. The study into its applications in polymer chemistry, where it can contribute to the production of novel biodegradable polymers, further exemplifies its versatility and utility in scientific studies.
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